At Branfére Zoo, an experiment is underway to determine how music impacts animal behavior. Inspired by a singer's observations of cows reacting positively to singing, zoo director Alexandre Petry is studying if music can help animals socialize or reduce aggression. Currently, sessions last seven minutes. Similar insights are shared by a farmer raising Wagyu cattle, who believes classical music improves meat quality. Research indicates that many animals—like dogs, cats, elephants, and fish—may respond favorably to music, suggesting that sound could play a significant role in their overall welfare and behavior.
"They seemed calmer, almost happy," he recalled.
"We want to see if it helps them socialise or reduces aggression," he said.
Several studies and field observations suggest that certain animal species respond more positively to music than others.
Dogs, cats, cows, birds (especially parrots and canaries), elephants, dolphins, whales and even some fish appear to be particularly receptive.
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