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February 25, 2026 at 03:00 PM
How Do Horses Whinny? Scientists Say They've Figured Out How the Majestic Animals Make This Distinctive Sound
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have discovered how horses produce their distinctive whinny sound, involving vocal cord vibrations for low pitches and whistling for high pitches.
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