What do parrots, Mister Ed and NOC the Beluga whale have in common ?
You guessed it – they all can speak … well, sort of. In 1984 scientists led by Sam Ridgeway from the National Marine Mammal Foundation in San Diego recorded a Beluga whale named NOC (no-see) making sounds that mimic human speech (click here). Pretty incredible if you ask me, but why not just ask a Beluga yourself – you might be surprised by what she says.
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September 8, 2014 at 8:54 pm
IzzyKat,
The article on beluga whale is fascinating!! NOC seemed to be trying to talk. It sounded like he was singing. I live near the New York Aquarium. The next time I visit I’m going to pay special attention to the beluga whale. I hope he tries to communicate. Thank you.