TIL dolphins use “names." Young dolphins, within the first few months of life, display their creativity by creating a unique sound. These bleats, chirps and squeaks amount to a novel possession in the animal kingdom, a label that conveys an identity, comparable to a human name.

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/dolphins-name-study-signature-whistles-offers-cl…
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