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Birdsong follows a fundamental law of human language
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Birdsong follows a fundamental law of human language

Isn't it fascinating that the songs of Bengalese finches follow a principle found in human languages? This principle, known as Zipf's law, shows that some sounds are used much more frequently than others. It's amazing to think that this pattern also appears in humpback whale songs, suggesting a deeper connection in communication across species. Researchers believe that understanding these patterns might help young birds and whales learn their vocalizations just like human infants learn to speak.
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