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If You Give An Orangutan A Kazoo...

If You Give An Orangutan A Kazoo...

FromShort Wave


If You Give An Orangutan A Kazoo...

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Dec 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you give an orangutan a kazoo, will it produce a sound? Researchers discovered that this simple instrument could offer insights into the vocal abilities of orangutans — and the evolution of human speech. Short Wave reporter Emily Kwong talks with primatologist Adriano Lameira about a growing body of evidence that humans may not be the only great apes with voice control.
Released:
Dec 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.