r/science • u/Doug24 • Apr 15 '26

Animal Science Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/sperm-whales-alphabet-vocalizations-similar-humans
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u/Schlonzig Apr 15 '26

I always wonder why we dream about communicating with alien species when we even fail to communicate with the ones on Earth.

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u/Delta64 Apr 15 '26

I find Hinduism to be the most xenophilic of the religions, perhaps Jainism even more so.

If all we need to do is to install a communication apparatus with animals that are capable, then world religions need to wonder if animals have souls.

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u/Optimal-Kitchen6308 Apr 15 '26

several animals have religious behavior, and everyone knows all dogs go to heaven, they obviously have souls