Dolphin Smile

Australian scientists studying Humpback whales say they have begun to decode the whale’s mysterious communication system, identifying male pick-up lines and motherly calls to their calves. Over a three year period they identified 34 different types of social vocalizations. Their extensive repertoire includes Wops, thwops, grumbles and squeaks. Wops were heard when mothers were together with their young and grumbles were the males mating call. Hi frequency cries and screams were associated with disagreements when males jostled to escort females during migration.This makes common sense to me.

One of the best things about going to Hawaii during the winter months is seeing the humpback whales and listening to them vocalize and sing.