Ronan, a 15-year-old California sea lion, has demonstrated extraordinary rhythmic abilities, notably enjoying disco tunes like 'Boogie Wonderland.' Behavioral neuroscientist Peter Cook, who has studied her for a decade, reveals that Ronan's talents challenge the conventional view that rhythm recognition is limited to vocal learners. Previous doubts about her abilities have been dispelled by recent research, confirming she maintains and even enhances her dancing skills over the years, positioning her alongside other remarkable animal dancers like Snowball the cockatoo.
Ronan has shown sustained rhythmic ability across years, challenging the belief that only vocal learners like humans and parrots can keep a beat.
Her affinity for disco hits such as 'Boogie Wonderland' highlights how she remains uniquely skilled among non-human animals.
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