The Region In The Brain That Gives Parrots Their Chat
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 11:30
in Biology & Nature
Many animals – including seals, dolphins and bats – are able to communicate vocally. However, parrots are among a select few that can spontaneously imitate members of another species. A study has now pinpointed the region in the brain that may be allowing this to happen – the region that is also involved in controlling movement. The finding could perhaps also explain the fact that parrots, just like humans, can talk and dance. read more