A new study showed that mammals in the savanna are more scared of human voices than lions growls. The scientists discovered this by playing sounds from humans, lions, and birds from hidden speakers.
Hopkin: Well, if you’re a mammal in the African savanna, it may well be this: [CLIP: Audio from study: “Women’s World Cup to be held in England and Wales from the 24th of June to the 23rd of July.”] ...
When confronted with recordings of human voices, 19 species fled instantly, while they were less frightened by lion sounds and other potentially threatening recordings. By Lesley Evans Ogden Panting ...
People’s voices frighten wildlife in the savannah even more than the growls and snarls of lions, suggesting that we are the scarier predator. Giraffes, elephants, impalas, rhinoceroses, leopards and ...
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"He needs to go to the wild": Indoor lion tries opening the door after hearing sounds, SA saddened
A compelling video captured a lion kept indoors attempting to open a barrier, drawn by the sound of music The intriguing footage, shared on TikTok, showed the large mammal responding to Arabic music, ...
Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to ...
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