Science
This Australian duck says ‘You bloody fool’ and can imitate other sounds — and scientists couldn’t be more fascinated – ZME Science
This rare display of acquired vocalization could help scientists unravel the origin of speech and language in humans.
Musk duck. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
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