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Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show

A study reveals that female bottlenose dolphins modify their vocalizations when communicating with their calves, employing a higher pitch and broader pitch range. Scientists believe this "baby talk" may aid offspring in learning novel sounds, similar to human infants paying attention to high-pitched speech. The study sheds light on the unique communication patterns of dolphins and highlights the effort involved in gathering such unprecedented data.