1 like 0 dislike
in General Factchecking by Newbie (480 points)

New research finds that bottlenose dolphins call the "names of loved ones when they become separated." 

by Novice (740 points)
0 0
This statement is true, however this is not new research. The article you linked is from 2013, and almost any other article discussing this topic is from that year as well.

1 Answer

0 like 0 dislike
by Newbie (360 points)

I found in a recent study that Bottlenose dolphins don't just whistle and screech. They call themselves by name and recognize each other's names too.

True
by Newbie (340 points)
0 0
Yes, this comes from a reliable source and is true in multiple other articles. While they can't talk to each other like humans, they do use unique whistles to communicate with their species. They often use these when they want to meet a certain dolphin that is often too far to see.

Other sources used:
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/dolphins-name-study-signature-whistles-offers-clues-rcna30114

Community Rules


• Be respectful
• Always list your sources and include links so readers can check them for themselves.
• Use primary sources when you can, and only go to credible secondary sources if necessary.
• Try to rely on more than one source, especially for big claims.
• Point out if sources you quote have interests that could affect how accurate their evidence is.
• Watch for bias in sources and let readers know if you find anything that might influence their perspective.
• Show all the important evidence, whether it supports or goes against the claim.
...