Female dolphins change their whistle when talking to calves (Credit: Sarasota Dolphin Research Program/ NMFS MMPA Permit 20455)

When it comes to brainpower, bottlenose dolphins are second only to humans. The intelligent animals are known to use tools, help fellow dolphins in distress, and even prepare their food to make it more palatable. Now, a new study has found that just like humans, dolphin moms change their voices when "talking" to their young ones.