Can Animals Mimic Human Speech? While parrots are known for mimicking speech,
no aquatic animal had been recorded doing so until NOC. His low-frequency, human-like
sounds were the first definitive proof of this ability in belugas. How Belugas Mimic Speech Belugas
use their nasal cavities, not vocal cords, to create sound. NOC likely developed this skill after
frequent exposure to human speech. Orcas Mimic Too In 2018, researchers confirmed orcas could imitate
words like “hello” and “bye-bye,” showing advanced vocal learning. The Implications NOC’s ability
to mimic speech raises intriguing questions about marine mammals’ communication
abilities, inspiring further research into their intelligence
