India, April 27 -- A groundbreaking study has revealed that sperm whales may communicate using patterns strikingly similar to human speech, offering new insights into one of the most intelligent species in the ocean. Scientists have found that the whales' signature clicking sounds are not random but follow structured patterns that resemble the building blocks of human language.

Researchers Uncover Structured Communication In Sperm Whales 

The research, conducted by the Cetacean Translation Initiative, focuses on analyzing "codas" - rapid sequences of clicks used by sperm whales during social interactions. These codas appear to function as a complex communication system, potentially carrying layered meaning.

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