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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.
When biologist Carel ten Cate heard rumors of a talking duck in Australia, he brushed it off like a comical anecdote, like any sane human being. But his curiosity got the better of him, so he tracked down a well-respected…
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