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Move over, humans—lemurs have rhythm, too

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Exploring Rhythm: Lemurs, Music, and Language Evolution

This chapter delves into the rhythmic abilities of lemurs, examining the potential origins of music that may have evolved separately from language. It also discusses the implications of these findings for understanding early human singing and the complex relationship between music and speech.

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