Bat pups babble and bat moms use baby talk, hinting at the evolution of human language
Vocal imitation is a key part of how humans learn to speak. New research shows that bats babble to learn and use baby talk to teach, just like people do.
Ahana Aurora Fernandez, Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioral Ecology and Bioacoustics, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin •
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Aug. 19, 2021 • ~10 min
Aug. 19, 2021 • ~10 min