What is the story about: Singing lemurs may use a soprano-like trick to project songs?

Sept 21 (Reuters) - When an opera singer reaches for a high note, a subtle shift in the shape of the mouth and throat can make the sound carry farther. New research shows that one of Madagascar's most unusual animals — a singing lemur — may be doing something similar high in the rainforest canopy.

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Sept 21 (Reuters) - When an opera singer reaches for a high note, a subtle shift in the shape of the mouth and throat can make the sound carry farther. New research shows that one of Madagascar's most unusual animals — a singing lemur — may be doing something similar high in t...

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Bias Comparison — Singing lemurs may use a soprano-like trick to project songs

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Left: Sept 21 (Reuters) - When an opera singer reaches for a high note, a subtle shift in the shape of the mouth and throat can make the sound carry farther. New research shows that one of Madagascar's most unusual animals — a singing lemur — may be doing something similar high in the rainforest canopy.
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Singing lemurs may use a soprano-like trick to project songs