Animals that can mimic sound can also keep a beat, implying an evolutionary link between the two abilities. Jorge Ribas reports on the new study.
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Animals that can mimic sound can also keep a beat, implying an evolutionary link between the two abilities. Jorge Ribas reports on the new study.
Added: Apr 30, 2009
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