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Why Only Some Species Can Talk—and Dance | Erich Jarvis

Why Only Some Species Can Talk—and Dance | Erich Jarvis

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Speech is rare in the animal kingdom because it requires a very specific brain architecture. Neuroscientist Erich Jarvis explains how duplicating neural pathways for movement unlocked language, dancing, and even advanced problem-solving in more than just humans.

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