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California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in La Jolla (San Diego, California)

Ronan the Rhythm-Keeping Sea Lion Proves Precision Beyond Humans

April Joy Jovita

California sea lion Ronan has once again stunned scientists with her ability to keep a beat. First recognized in 2013 for her rhythmic precision, Ronan’s latest encore performance proves that her timing rivals—and even surpasses—that of humans. How Ronan Mastered Beat Synchronization   Unlike most animals, Ronan can adjust her head-bobbing to different tempos, demonstrating rhythmic ...