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Bonobos feel the beat

Studying these animals may tell us whether musical rhythm is widespread

IN SYNC  A bonobo, Pan paniscus, belongs to a species than can beat to a human drum.

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By Bethany Brookshire

- More than 2 years ago

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CHIGAGO – From a cockatoo bopping to the Backstreet Boys to a sea lion doing the boogie, nothing goes viral like an animal swaying to the music.