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Dogs Track Consonant Patterns in Speech, Study Finds

Research shows dogs segment speech by focusing on consonants, a capability previously observed only in humans.

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  1. Dog brains track consonant patterns in speech, a first outside humans Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
  2. Dogs pay more attention to consonants than vowels when we speak New Scientist

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  • ELTE Department of Ethology
  • Neuroethology of Communication Lab
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