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TIL: Animals have different dialects or "languages" depending on their geographical and environmental area. They can even change their pitch, much like human accents. Studies have been done using dolphins, mole rats, and monkeys. Birds when moved from NZ to the UK lose their NZ "accent" or dialect.

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