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A team of scientists led by the University of Southern Denmark has uncovered the mechanism behind the complex vocalizations of baleen whales

<p>The iconic baleen whales, such as the blue, gray and humpback whale, depend on sound for communication in the vast marine environment where they live. Now researchers have for the first time found that baleen whales evolved novel structures in their larynx to make their vast array of underwater songs.</p>

An analysis of the animal’s larynx reveals how they adapted to communicate underwater and their physical limits producing sound

Baleen whales comprise 14 species including blue, humpback, right, minke, and gray whales

Humpbacks and other baleen whales have evolved a specialised "voice box" that enables them to sing underwater.

Scientists make a breakthrough in understanding how whales sing.

<p>The iconic baleen whales, such as the blue, gray and humpback whale, depend on sound for communication in the vast marine environment where they live. Now researchers have for the first time found that baleen whales evolved novel structures in their larynx to make their vast array of underwater songs.</p>

Daily vocal practice by songbirds has been shown to help keep them fit and attractive for potential mates according to a new study.

<p>It has long been a mystery why songbirds spend so much time and energy on singing. Now a new study shows that songbirds need to sing every day to keep their vocal muscles in shape. Females can hear if a male has skipped his singing workout for only a few days, and they prefer song of males that did their daily vocal gymnastics.</p>

Research on songbirds demonstrates the critical need for daily singing to maintain vocal muscle strength and attractiveness, with implications for human vocal training and speech therapy. Every year in the Christmas season it becomes clear again that some people are amazingly skilled singers, lik