Elephants Are Doing Something Deeply Human
Briefly

The fact that we're not unique in using names is a sign that we aren't the only beings who can recognize individuals, as elephants, parrots, whales, bats, and dolphins also display this ability.
Names are essential for communication and identification, requiring vocal-production learning, which allows different species to produce unique sounds to differentiate individuals.
Read at The Atlantic
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