Opera singers are known for their ability to hit soaring high notes, but they may have an unlikely counterpart in the forests of Madagascar. Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that the indri, the world's only known singing lemur, appears to use a vocal technique similar to an opera singer's to produce its high-pitched songs.
The team's findings suggest the indri's method for reaching high notes is strikingly similar to the technique used by opera singers. The study highlights how this lemur species is able to belt out songs that carry through the forest.
According to the researchers, the discovery adds to the understanding of the indri's unique vocal abilities. Further details about the study were not included in the source.