This is interesting because many species have a set of different calls, each of which has a meaning such as "come," "food," or "danger." Some of these seem to be genetic (standard across all members of the species) while others are learned (thus varying by population groups). The human set seems to be the genetic version, a fossil rootkit of communication left by our ancestors -- probably very far back in the hominid tree. They are long gone, yet they live in us.
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This is interesting because many species have a set of different calls, each of which has a meaning such as "come," "food," or "danger." Some of these seem to be genetic (standard across all members of the species) while others are learned (thus varying by population groups). The human set seems to be the genetic version, a fossil rootkit of communication left by our ancestors -- probably very far back in the hominid tree. They are long gone, yet they live in us.
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Birdfeeding
Today is sunny, muggy, and quite warm. I fed the birds. I've seen house finches, doves, and a male rose-breasted grosbeak. :D I picked half a bag…
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Monday Update 7-5-21
These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them: Recipe: "Shrimp and Baby Corn Stir-Fry" Birdfeeding…
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak
I saw a rose-breasted grosbeak on the hopper feeder. I don't think I've seen one in summer before. They usually appear in spring. We had some for…
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