The Dolphin Who Learned Porpoise Language
on the same wavelength: to think in the same way as another; to deeply understand another
In the waters of Scotland, a dolphin named Kylie has made an unusual group of friends. Unlike other dolphins who speak with whistles, Kylie uses clicks like her smaller friends, the harbor porpoises. Kyle isn’t just mimicking them. It appears he and his friends are on the same wavelength. Kyle has been recorded rhythmically, exchanging clicks with other porpoises as if they are in conversation.
Researchers have been fascinated by Kylie’s ability to use the porpoises’ clicks. He has not been seen with other dolphins for over 14 years but has found friendship among the porpoises. Kylie’s story is not just about a dolphin living among porpoises but also about the remarkable ways animals can communicate across species.
Sample sentences
1. Even though they just met, Tom and Jerry are on the same wavelength; they laugh at the same jokes.
2. My sister and I are on the same wavelength; I often think of calling her just as she calls me.
3. At work, finding a team that’s on the same wavelength makes the work easier.
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