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Dolphins' Echolocation: Cerebellum Beats Vision in Sound Processing
7/2/2025
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- A groundbreaking study in PLOS ONE uncovers that dolphins rely more on their cerebellum than their visual cortex for echolocation, a stark contrast to humans. Researchers discovered robust links between the inferior colliculus and cerebellum, indicating dolphins process sound akin to touch, reshaping our understanding of their sensory experiences.
