Do Cows Speak With Regional Accents?

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The discussion centers around the concept of whether cows communicate with regional accents, exploring the idea through various anecdotal observations and references to studies on animal vocalizations, including those of dogs and birds. The scope includes informal commentary, references to scientific articles, and personal experiences related to animal sounds.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reference studies suggesting that dogs may have accents in their barks.
  • Others mention that different species, such as birds and roosters, exhibit variations in their calls based on geographic location.
  • A participant shares a personal observation of cows in New Brunswick making a distinctive sound, which they interpreted as an accent, leading to a humorous exchange about who has the "funny" moo.
  • There is a suggestion that local breeding might influence the vocalizations of cows, potentially leading to different "voices" in different regions.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the seriousness of the topic, with comments indicating a lighthearted approach to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains unresolved, with participants sharing various anecdotes and references without reaching a consensus on the existence or significance of regional accents in cow vocalizations.

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Limitations include the anecdotal nature of many claims, potential biases in personal observations, and the lack of rigorous scientific evidence presented in the discussion.

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Oh, you have got to be kidding me!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/science/08/23/cows.accent.reut/index.html

<ZapperZ wants to say something about it being udder nonsense, but he won't>

Zz.
 
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i think I've seen a study where dogs barks have accents... I'll see if I can dig it up.
 
And birds, too!
 
Yes, studies were done comparing rooster crows around the world. They're different.
 
I noticed a whole herd of cows saying mayyyyyyyyyyyiii{little squeek at the end} when I was in New Brunswick. It was very noticable, so much so, that I commented on the accent to my host, who being Canadian, claimed it was I who moo'ed funny.
 
Do any go "moof?" :smile:
 
Are you sure the farmers haven't just been out in the sun too long? :smile: I wonder if it's due to local breeding selecting different "voices."
 
ZapperZ said:
Oh, you have got to be kidding me!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/science/08/23/cows.accent.reut/index.html

<ZapperZ wants to say something about it being udder nonsense, but he won't>

Zz.

And whales too.

As compared to northern cows, the cows in the south say something more like mooooo y'all. :rolleyes:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
And whales too.

As compared to northern cows, the cows in the south say something more like mooooo y'all. :rolleyes:
:smile: :smile: :smile:

This is a nice contribution to our general scientific knowledge...

marlon
 

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