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April 9th, 2026

Media coverage of Samuel Mehr and his research


Radio New ZealandAfternoons: Interview on human and animal attraction to similar vocalizations https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019028729/humans-and-animals-are-attracted-to-the-same-mating-sounds-yes-really

 

Radio‑CanadaLes années lumière: Weekly science highlights https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/les-annees-lumiere/segments/rattrapage/2329127/quelques-nouvelles-scientifiques-semaine

 

Scientific American — Feature on cross‑species preferences for mating calls https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-animal-are-you-humans-and-animals-tend-to-like-the-same-mating-calls/

 

NPR – All Things Considered — Segment on shared aesthetic responses across species https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-s1-5752436/humans-and-animals-find-the-same-sounds-beautiful

 

Smithsonian Magazine — Article on Darwin’s observations and modern evidence https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/humans-and-animals-often-like-the-same-mating-calls-supporting-a-150-year-old-observation-by-charles-darwin-180988392/

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