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Fifteen-year-old California sea lion, Ronan, continues to impress scientists with her rhythmic abilities. A new study confirms her exceptional beat-keeping skills, surpassing even college students in a recent experiment involving various tempos. Ronan's talent challenges the notion that only vocal learners can recognize and move to a beat, solidifying her status as a leading example of animal musicality. Researchers plan to expand their studies to other sea lions, anticipating similar rhythmic capabilities but expecting Ronan to remain a standout performer.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.