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“I woke up to a rumbling sound and looked across the Danube and saw smoke rising.” These predators are reclaiming their home in the middle of a war zone. discover wild animals

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eagle owl trio

After spending two weeks acclimatizing in a special enclosure near Birkove, a town on the Ukrainian edge of the Danube Delta, it was time for the four eagle owls to leave the nest. The birds were curious about the open door, but only after the roof of the aviary was carefully rolled back by Rewild … Read more

Chimpanzee drum solo provides clues to the origins of music | Science News

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The chimpanzee Ayumu spontaneously produced long multi-element musical displays by drumming, dragging, and throwing separated objects. Analysis of transitions and rhythms revealed non-random sequences, partially resembling a pant-foot structure, primarily isochronous timing, and a more stable tempo using tools than using the body. The accompanying playful facial expressions and tooth-baring quiet expressions suggest high arousal and positive emotions, supporting the idea that emotional vocal expressions can be externalized through instrumental sounds. Image credit: Hattori et al., doi: 10.1111/nyas.70239.

Analyzing dozens of spontaneous performances by a captive male chimpanzee named Ayumu, researchers said the animal’s steady rhythm and expressive “playful face” suggest how early humans translated vocal emotion into musical instrument sounds. The chimpanzee Ayumu spontaneously produced long multi-element musical displays by drumming, dragging, and throwing separated objects. Analysis of transitions and rhythms revealed … Read more

Washington state doctors sound the alarm about the health effects of marijuana – MyNorthwest.com

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Washington state doctors sound the alarm about the health effects of marijuana - MyNorthwest.com

More than a decade after recreational marijuana was legalized in Washington, a new survey of health care providers suggests that many clinicians are concerned about the impact on patients’ mental health. In a survey of nearly 400 Washington state clinicians, more than half said they were very concerned about the mental health risks associated with … Read more