Hippopotamuses are rather vocal animals. Their ‘wheeze honk’ calls can be heard over long distances, leading researchers to suspect the calls play an important role in maintaining social groups. Now, a new study shows that hippos recognize each other’s voices. They also respond less aggressively to the calls of a neighbor compared to those of a stranger.
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Source: ScienceDaily