197: Singing Gorillas

February 08, 2022 00:05:07
197: Singing Gorillas
Brain Junk
197: Singing Gorillas

Feb 08 2022 | 00:05:07

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Give a captive gorilla tasty food, they often vocalize in ways that sound a lot like singing. It’s so charming! But scientists thought this “singing” was a response to living close to humans. Turns out, wild gorillas sing too.

Check out this YouTube for an example! Gorillas Sing!!

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