{
  "id": 20173128,
  "title": "Scientist builds first dictionary of zebra finch calls after a decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/scientist-builds-first-dictionary-of-zebra-finch-calls-after-a-decade",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-15T11:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/a-berkeley-scientist-spent-more-than-a-decade-listening-to-zebra-finches-and-built-the-first-dictionary-of-their-calls-and-she-believes-humans-could-hold-a-meaningful-vocal-exchange-with-another-species-within-10-years/articleshow/135830467.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dr. Julie Elie has meticulously created an acoustic dictionary showcasing zebra finch calls, categorizing 11 distinct vocalization types. Her groundbreaking research suggests that these birds actively comprehend the meanings of their calls, indicating that zebra finches employ a nuanced communication method. This could revolutionize human perspectives on interspecies dialogue, promoting…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}