Some Vocal-mimicking Animals, Particularly Parrots, Can Move To A Musical Beat

Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 22:35 in Biology & Nature

Humans aren't the only ones who can groove to a beat -- some other species can dance, too, a new study reveals. The capability was previously believed to be specific to humans. Researchers found that only species that can mimic sound seem to be able to keep a beat, implying an evolutionary link between the two capacities.

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