Sentences with phrase «signature whistles by»

It was already known that dolphins are taught signature whistles by their mothers, but their function was not entirely clear (and still isn't, but we're getting closer to cracking that nut).

It was already known that dolphins are taught signature whistles by their mothers, but their function was not entirely clear.

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His signature diplomatic moves — granting asylum to the NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden, bailing out Ukraine's economy, and now releasing his perceived arch enemy — are well thought - out strategic decisions guided by political prowess and self - confidence.

A new study published online by the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that each dolphin has a so - called signature whistle that identifies it.

In cases where dolphin pods joined and swam together, the researchers found, such meetings were preceded by one dolphin in the group producing a signature whistle and another dolphin in the second group answering.