Marmoset Monkeys Found to Use Unique Calls as Names
New research reveals that marmosets employ specific vocalizations to identify and communicate with individual members of their group, akin to naming in humans.
- Researchers discovered that marmosets use 'phee-calls' to address specific individuals, similar to human names.
- This vocal labeling ability was previously observed only in humans, dolphins, and elephants.
- Marmoset families share similar vocal labels, indicating a form of dialect and learned behavior.
- The study suggests that these communication skills may have evolved to maintain social cohesion in dense rainforest habitats.
- Insights from this research could enhance understanding of the evolution of human language and social communication.
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