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What happened
A recent study highlights that monkeys, like elephants, have been found to use unique vocalizations to address each other by name, adding a new dimension to our understanding of animal communication.
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Key insights
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Animal Communication Complexity
The study expands the understanding of animal communication by showing that monkeys can use specific vocal signatures similar to names, indicating a complex social structure.
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Comparison with Previous Findings
This discovery aligns with previous findings in elephants, suggesting that the use of 'names' could be more common among intelligent animal species than previously thought.
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Implications for Evolutionary Biology
The findings could provide new insights into the evolution of communication in primates and help trace the origins of human language.