Speech is rare in the animal kingdom because it requires a very specific brain architecture. Neuroscientist Erich Jarvis explains how duplicating neural pathways for movement unlocked language, dancing, and even advanced problem-solving in more than just humans.For more, check out the <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/particles-of-thought/extended-interview-bird-song-and-the-evolution-of-language-with-erich-jarvis">extended interview</a> with Erich Jarvis. Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA">YouTube </a>channel.

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Speech is rare in the animal kingdom because it requires a very specific brain architecture. Neuroscientist Erich Jarvis explains how duplicating neural pathways for movement unlocked language, dancing, and even advanced problem-solving in more than just humans.

For more, check out the <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/particles-of-thought/extended-interview-bird-song-and-the-evolution-of-language-with-erich-jarvis">extended interview</a> with Erich Jarvis. 

Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA">YouTube </a>channel.

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Why Only Some Species Can Talk—and Dance | Erich Jarvis

Why Only Some Species Can Talk—and Dance | Erich Jarvis

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