Some vocal-mimicking animals, particularly parrots, can move to a musical beat

Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 14:35 in Biology & Nature

Researchers at Harvard University have found that humans aren't the only ones who can groove to a beat - some other species can dance, too. This capability was previously believed to be specific to humans. The research team 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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