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Researchers at the
University of Vienna are studying vocalizations from giraffes. They captured recordings of the animals “humming” during the night at local zoos. Zookeepers were surprised to learn the animals made such noises as they are not heard during the day. Researcher Dr. Angela Stöger remarked to the
New Scientist, “I was fascinated, because these signals have a very interesting sound and have a complex acoustic structure.” However, it remains to be determined whether the animals are snoring, humming in their sleep, or actually communicating with one another. You can listen to a recording of their
nocturnal sounds here.
Sources:
New Scientist
University of Vienna
from ScienceBlogs http://ift.tt/1NHCKjm
By Taken by fir0002 | flagstaffotos.com.au Canon 20D + Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L (Own work) [GFDL 1.2 (http://ift.tt/1d1OhqR)], via Wikimedia Commons
Researchers at the
University of Vienna are studying vocalizations from giraffes. They captured recordings of the animals “humming” during the night at local zoos. Zookeepers were surprised to learn the animals made such noises as they are not heard during the day. Researcher Dr. Angela Stöger remarked to the
New Scientist, “I was fascinated, because these signals have a very interesting sound and have a complex acoustic structure.” However, it remains to be determined whether the animals are snoring, humming in their sleep, or actually communicating with one another. You can listen to a recording of their
nocturnal sounds here.
Sources:
New Scientist
University of Vienna
from ScienceBlogs http://ift.tt/1NHCKjm
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