2022.02.04

Lemur Rhythm

The indri is the first nonhuman mammal found to sing rhythmically

Madagascar’s indri lemurs use repeating timing patterns in their dramatic family songs. Source: Nick Garbutt/Nature Picture Library/Alamy Stock Photo

Madagascar’s indri lemurs use repeating timing patterns in their dramatic family songs. Source: Nick Garbutt/Nature Picture Library/Alamy Stock Photo

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