Comments on: Syncopated Rhythm Makes Orangutans Masterful Swingers http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/07/28/syncopated-rhythm-makes-orangutans-masterful-swingers/ 80beats is DISCOVER's news aggregator, weaving together the choicest tidbits from the best articles covering the day\'s most compelling topics. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:25:11 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/07/28/syncopated-rhythm-makes-orangutans-masterful-swingers/comment-page-1/#comment-39987 Sarah Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:38:09 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/07/28/syncopated-rhythm-makes-orangutans-masterful-swingers/#comment-39987 Is it possible for adaptations such as these (rhythmic swaying from branches) led to the development of musical rhythm? Besides encephalazation, of course, but I mean just a basic internal rhythm? Is it possible for adaptations such as these (rhythmic swaying from branches) led to the development of musical rhythm? Besides encephalazation, of course, but I mean just a basic internal rhythm?

]]> By: Richard Zimmerman http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/07/28/syncopated-rhythm-makes-orangutans-masterful-swingers/comment-page-1/#comment-39986 Richard Zimmerman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:54:36 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/07/28/syncopated-rhythm-makes-orangutans-masterful-swingers/#comment-39986 Orangutans are critically endangered in the wild because of rapid deforestation and the expansion of palm oil plantations. If nothing is done to protect these majestic creatures, they could be extinct in just a few years. Visit the Orangutan Outreach website to learn how YOU can make a difference! http://redapes.org Reach out and save the orangutans! Adopt an orangutan today! Orangutans are critically endangered in the wild because of rapid deforestation and the expansion of palm oil plantations. If nothing is done to protect these majestic creatures, they could be extinct in just a few years.

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