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Naked mole-rat colonies speak with unique dialects

The different vocalizations may help colony members tell friend from foe

Naked mole-rat

Naked mole-rats (one pictured) from different colonies have distinctive dialects, which help maintain colony cohesion.

Felix Petermann/Max Delbrück Center

By Jonathan Lambert

- More than 2 years ago

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When one naked mole-rat encounters another, the accent of their chirps might reveal whether they’re friends or foes.