August 2021 PMID 34439982

Vocal Creativity in Elephant Sound Production.

Angela S Stoeger, Anton Baotic, Gunnar Heilmann

Mentions

21
Peak: 5 in Jul 2023
across 4 sources since Aug 2021

Extended reach

3,729,717
potential audience

Total likes

102,865

Video views

3,717,033

Mentions per month

Aug 2021 – Jul 2023

Where it's discussed

  • News11 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • Bluesky3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group shows enthusiasm for understanding elephant vocalizations, supported by comments praising the article's insights on social feedback and vocal learning, and references to the elephants' complex vocal systems. The tone combines curiosity and admiration, reflecting appreciation for the research's implications and educational value.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight support for the article's insights, emphasizing elephants' vocal flexibility and parallels to human language, such as mentions of 'complex vocalization system' and 'social feedback/learning.'

InterestHigh interest

The use of phrases like 'great edutainment video' and questions about 'how elephants create new sounds' indicate high curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include mentions of specific details like social feedback and idiosyncratic sounds, showing a moderate level of deep engagement and reflection.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions point to the study's potential significance for understanding vocal learning and communication evolution, as exemplified by comments on parallels with human language and vocal plasticity.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how elephants use a combination of motor skills and vocal learning to produce a wide range of sounds, including novel and idiosyncratic ones, through positive reinforcement training.
  • Elephants generate sounds by vibrating nasal tissue or contracting specific trunk muscles, with each individual using slightly different strategies, demonstrating their vocal flexibility and plasticity.
  • These findings suggest that social feedback and reinforcement enhance vocal learning and creativity in elephants, providing insights into the evolution of complex communication systems and possibly shedding light on the development of human language.]

Top posts

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A.Benítez-Burraco
@abenitezburraco · X

- Elephants show a complex vocalization system - they generate idiosyncratic sounds - the production of these sounds is encouraged via social feedback/learning - parallels with human language are notable https://t.co/8LXVNTblbB Ping @Limor_Raviv https://t.co/Z4HwcbPEai

Sep 3, 2021 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 5,839 followers View post →
Ieda Marcondes
@iedamarcondes.com · Bluesky

Achei que vocês gostariam de ver este elefantinho no útero. É deste vídeo aqui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8

Jul 22, 2023 · 6 likes View post →
The African Bioacoustics Community
@AfriBioacoustic · X

Elephants are one of the few non-human species of #mammal that have high vocal creativity and well developed vocal learning. But how is that elephants create new sounds that then stay within their repertoire? See this article to read more: https://t.co/T99AMZF5PT

Sep 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,156 followers View post →
Agrivane
@agrivane.bsky.social · Bluesky

A great edutainment video about Elephants from ZeFrank. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8)

Jul 24, 2023 · 3 likes View post →
Biology MDPI
@Biology_MDPI · X

Vocal Creativity in Elephant Sound Production https://t.co/sIzOgjQsNv ##mdpibiology via @Biology_MDPI @univienna

Aug 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,244 followers View post →
Dr. Limor Raviv
@Limor_Raviv · X

RT @abenitezburraco: - Elephants show a complex vocalization system - they generate idiosyncratic sounds - the production of these sounds…

Sep 3, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,327 followers View post →

All mentions

Exploring the Sensitivity of Elephant Trunk Whiskers

Elephants possess highly sensitive trunk whiskers, particularly at the tip, aiding their manipulative abilities. This video delves into the anatomy and functionality of these specialized structures, highlighting…

Ze Frank · Jul 21, 2023 3,717,018 views
Agrivane
@agrivane.bsky.social · Bluesky

A great edutainment video about Elephants from ZeFrank. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8)

Jul 24, 2023 · 3 likes View post →
Ieda Marcondes
@iedamarcondes.com · Bluesky

Achei que vocês gostariam de ver este elefantinho no útero. É deste vídeo aqui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8

Jul 22, 2023 · 6 likes View post →
ivacheung.com
@ivacheung.com · Bluesky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8

Jul 21, 2023 View post →
The African Bioacoustics Community
@AfriBioacoustic · X

Elephants are one of the few non-human species of #mammal that have high vocal creativity and well developed vocal learning. But how is that elephants create new sounds that then stay within their repertoire? See this article to read more: https://t.co/T99AMZF5PT

Sep 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,156 followers View post →
Daniela Pörtl
@mensch_hund · X

RT @abenitezburraco: - Elephants show a complex vocalization system - they generate idiosyncratic sounds - the production of these sounds…

Sep 5, 2021 · 3 shares · 100 followers View post →
Dr. Limor Raviv
@Limor_Raviv · X

RT @abenitezburraco: - Elephants show a complex vocalization system - they generate idiosyncratic sounds - the production of these sounds…

Sep 3, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,327 followers View post →
A.Benítez-Burraco
@abenitezburraco · X

- Elephants show a complex vocalization system - they generate idiosyncratic sounds - the production of these sounds is encouraged via social feedback/learning - parallels with human language are notable https://t.co/8LXVNTblbB Ping @Limor_Raviv https://t.co/Z4HwcbPEai

Sep 3, 2021 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 5,839 followers View post →
Biology MDPI
@Biology_MDPI · X

Vocal Creativity in Elephant Sound Production https://t.co/sIzOgjQsNv ##mdpibiology via @Biology_MDPI @univienna

Aug 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,244 followers View post →