Assistant Professor Adena Schachner
Cognitive psychologist at the University of California who studies beat perception and entrainment in animals, including experiments showing parrots moving in time to a beat.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 26min
Are animals musical?
Join Dr. Stuart Watson, a primate researcher who studies chimpanzee behavior, and Dr. Chiara De Gregorio, who explores lemur vocalizations, as they dive into whether animals can create and enjoy music. Assistant Professor Adena Schachner shares fascinating insights on parrots that can dance to a beat, while musician David Teie reveals how he crafts music specifically for cats using purrs and rhythms that resonate with feline listeners. Discover if some animals dance, drum, or even prefer their own music!
