‘Uniquely human’ language capacity found in bonobos

Study is the first to show an animal combining different calls to make new meanings.

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Science
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2025-04-04
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adx9096
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Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
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‘Uniquely human’ language capacity found in bonobos

Cathleen O’Grady
Science
Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
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‘Uniquely human’ language capacity found in bonobos

Cathleen O’Grady
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Abstract

Study is the first to show an animal combining different calls to make new meanings.

ScienceVol. 388(6742)
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
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