Biologist Roger Payne is best known for his discovery (with Scott McVay) that whales sing songs. In 1970, he released an LP called "Songs of the Humpback Whale.” It played a key role in igniting the ...

Ever wondered what the whales in Monterey Bay sounded like? Now it's easier than ever to listen to them live. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has an underwater microphone (hydrophone) off ...

A study published in Scienc on humpback whale songs has provided remarkable insights into the nature of nonhuman animal communication, revealing a striking similarity between whale songs and human ...

A hungry whale is a quiet whale. A new first-of-its kind study found the marine mammals vocalized less after a marine heat wave decimated their prey, making whale songs a barometer of the effects of ...

There I was, idly researching cetaceans on the company dime, when I came across Songs of the Humpback Whale. Released 55 years ago this month, this album of whale songs remains the bestselling ...

A humpback whale using a bubble net to feed. A new hydrophone developed by a UC Davis physicist is enabling researchers to listen to the sound cues that the whales use to coordinate this feeding ...

Payne saw the discovery of whale song as a chance to spur interest in saving the giant animals, who were disappearing from the planet. File photo: Roger Payne attends the Raw for the Oceans ...

All animals communicate - cats meow, dogs bark and birds sing. Whales use moans, snores, chirps and cries that are known as whale song. And now, a new study has found that whale song is more similar ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Whales are known for their noises, from humpback whale songs to the ...