Some Dogs Learn New Words Just Like Toddlers Do
Scientific American Ideas • 1/8/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
A new study reveals that some smart dogs can learn words just by overhearing humans’ conversations. This finding suggests that dogs may acquire language skills in a manner similar to toddlers.
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