Singing Mice Use Unique Air Sacs for Melodious Calls

To produce their charming, high-pitched melodies, singing mice inflate a specialized throat sac. This function of air sacs appears to be entirely unique to these small creatures, with no other known animal employing them in a similar way for vocalization.

Alexander Reed
Alexander Reed

Alexander Reed brings Cambridge's medical research scene to life through his insightful reporting. With a background in biochemistry and journalism, he excels at breaking down intricate scientific concepts for readers. His recent series on genomic medicine earned him the prestigious Medical Journalism Award.

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