Chimpanzee Drum with Distinct Rhythms—A Glimpse into the Origins of Musicality
New research reveals that chimpanzees drum rhythmically, using distinct patterns that vary between different groups. Scientists believe these drumming behaviors may provide insights into the evolutionary origins of human musicality, suggesting that rhythmic communication existed in a common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees. How Chimpanzees Use Drumming Chimpanzees produce low-frequency sounds by drumming on buttress ...
