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flag Chimpanzees use complex drumming and calls, hinting at origins of human speech, studies show.

flag Scientists have found that chimpanzees use rhythmic drumming and call combinations, essential elements of human speech, in their communication. flag These findings, from studies in Ivory Coast, suggest that human language may have evolved from these early forms of communication. flag However, the studies highlight the increasing difficulty of researching chimpanzees due to threats from hunting, the pet trade, and habitat destruction.

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