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Sperm whales quickly learned to avoid humans who were hunting them in the 19th century, scientists say – ABC News
New research is shedding light on the social intelligence of marine mammals when under a threat of danger.
Sperm whales, which were hunted heavily in the North Pacific U.S. in the 19th century, quickly figured out how to avoid humans after the species underwent “rapid social learning” as a defense mechanism, according to a paper published in the Royal Society Journals on Tuesday.
Scientists believe that after the killings began, social units containing about 10 female sperm whales and their calves…
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