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This sea lion can keep a beat better than some humans

Last updated: May 1, 2025 9:00 pm
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The animal kingdom is full of surprises, with rhythm being a common trait across various species. While humans may excel at writing songs and creating music, some animals have shown remarkable rhythmic abilities. One such example is Ronan, a California sea lion who can keep a beat better than some people, as demonstrated in a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Ronan, a 15-year-old California sea lion, was adopted by the University of California – Santa Cruz in 2010 after stranding on land multiple times due to malnutrition. In 2013, she was trained to bob her head in time to the pulse of a metronome, showcasing her unique ability to synchronize her movements to a beat.

While other animals have shown some ability to move in time to rhythms, Ronan’s precision and persistence set her apart. Despite being slightly more variable beat-to-beat compared to humans, Ronan’s ability to maintain a beat with different tempos was impressive.

To further test Ronan’s beat-keeping skills, researchers designed an experiment where she was asked to move in time to the beat of a snare drum at different tempos. Comparing her performance to that of 10 undergraduate students, Ronan’s timekeeping was found to be more accurate and less variable. Her accuracy even increased with the tempo, outperforming the human subjects in the study.

According to Peter Cook, a study co-author and comparative psychologist, humans may not be as perfect at rhythm as previously thought. While some individuals excel at rhythm with age, experience, and training, variability in rhythm abilities among humans is more prevalent than expected.

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This study sheds light on the unique rhythmic abilities of animals like Ronan and raises questions about the extent of rhythm abilities across different species. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore the potential for rhythmic abilities in a broader range of animals. The research team is delving into Ronan’s ability to move in time to more irregular rhythms, such as decelerating and accelerating stimuli, as well as more complex patterns. By designing computer-based timing games, they aim to gain a deeper understanding of timing and pattern recognition across different species.

Lead researcher Cook emphasizes that humans are also animals, and studying other species can provide valuable insights into the foundation of behavior and cognition. By exploring the rhythmic abilities of non-human animals like Ronan, researchers can uncover similarities in cognitive processes between species.

Ronan, being in her rhythmic prime, is the ideal research subject for investigating questions about rhythm in non-human animals. Her consistent presence in the study ensures that the results obtained are directly linked to her abilities and behaviors.

The team’s efforts to uncover the mysteries of timing and pattern recognition in animals highlight the interconnectedness of cognitive processes across species. By utilizing Ronan as a research animal, they hope to shed light on the complexities of rhythm perception and cognition beyond human capabilities.

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