Question of the Day #182 · September 21, 2026
Which nonhuman mammal has been reported to use non-imitative, individually specific vocal 'names' to address other members of its group?
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African elephants
Research indicates that African elephants use individually specific, name-like calls and probably do not rely on imitating the recipient’s own calls. These calls are low-frequency rumbles suited to communication over long distances.