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Dolphins develop unique whistles that work like names and use them to call each other.

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Each dolphin creates its own signature whistle in the first months of life. When one dolphin wants to call another, it imitates that individual's signature whistle. Studies show they respond to their own whistle even when it comes from an unfamiliar voice.

Source: National Geographic

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