Cows moo with regional accent?

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In summary, a study has found that cows have regional accents, with cows in different parts of the world having distinct vocalizations. This phenomenon has also been observed in dogs, birds, and whales. Some speculate that it may be due to local breeding practices, while others find it amusing and a unique addition to our scientific knowledge.
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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 [Broken]

<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.
 
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And birds, too!
 
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Yes, studies were done comparing rooster crows around the world. They're different.
 
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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.
 
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Do any go "moof?" :smile:
 
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Are you sure the farmers haven't just been out in the sun too long? :rofl: I wonder if it's due to local breeding selecting different "voices."
 
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ZapperZ said:
Oh, you have got to be kidding me!

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

<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:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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

marlon
 

1. Why do cows have regional accents when they moo?

There is no definitive answer as to why cows have regional accents when they moo. Some scientists believe it is due to their vocal cords and how they are shaped, while others suggest it may be influenced by the environment and the other cows they are around.

2. Do all cows have regional accents?

Not all cows have regional accents when they moo. Some cows may have a more distinct moo due to their vocal cords or individual characteristics, but it is not necessarily tied to a specific region.

3. Can cows from different regions understand each other's accents?

Cows from different regions can understand each other's accents, as mooing is a form of communication for them. However, they may have difficulty understanding cows with significantly different vocalizations.

4. How do cows develop their regional accents?

The development of regional accents in cows is not fully understood. It is believed that cows learn and mimic the vocalizations of the cows in their environment, leading to the development of a regional accent over time.

5. Do cows with regional accents prefer to interact with other cows with similar accents?

There is no evidence to suggest that cows with regional accents prefer to interact with cows with similar accents. Cows primarily communicate through body language and behavior, rather than vocalizations.

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