What Information Do the Voices of African Savanna Elephants Communicate?

Explore the fascinating world of African savanna elephant communication in this 50-minute lecture by Joyce Poole from ElephantVoices. Delve into the Elephant Ethogram and discover various types of elephant vocalizations, including husky calls, cry calls, trumpets, and rumbles. Learn about the differences between oral and nasal rumbles, and understand the significance of single calls, overlapping calls, and chorus calling. Examine specific vocalizations like the greeting rumble and "Let's Go" call, and gain insights into the dramatic vocal behaviors of these magnificent creatures. Part of the Simons Institute's workshop on "Decoding Communication in Nonhuman Species," this talk highlights the potential of machine learning and interdisciplinary collaboration in unraveling the complexities of animal communication, ultimately contributing to better understanding and protection of diverse species on our planet.

Introduction
Welcome
Background
The Elephant Ethogram
What Do We Know
Husky Calls
Cry Calls
Trumpets
Asian Elephants
Rumbles
Oral vs Nasal Rumble
Rumble Types
Single Calls
Overlapping Calls
Greeting Rumble
Lets Go
Chorus Calling
Drama Queens
Summary
Questions