Do Animals Appreciate Music?

The video explores the concept of musicality in animals, suggesting that many species, including crocodiles, pigeons, and primates, can perceive and react to music. Studies show that animals may have preferences for certain music genres, similar to humans. Theories on the evolution of musicality propose links to communication and survival, though the exact reasons remain unclear. The video highlights the potential for shared musical enjoyment across species.

What technique did researchers use to study the brain activity of Nile crocodiles in response to music?

• Positron emission tomography (PET)

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

• Computed tomography (CT)

In studies with cats, what type of music did they show a preference for?

• Classical music

• Music with sliding frequencies and purring tempo

• Heavy metal music

• Jazz music

Which type of music was found to make dogs more anxious?

• Heavy metal music

• Pop music

• Classical music

• Jazz music

What did a 2007 study reveal about monkeys' music preferences?

• They preferred techno over lullabies

• They preferred silence over music

• They enjoyed all types of music equally

• They preferred Western classical music

Which type of international music did chimpanzees show a preference for in a 2014 study?

• Western classical music

• North Indian Raga music

• Japanese Tycho music

• Techno music