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Sensational Singing Mice

Scientists discover male mice woo females with ultrasonic songs.

Aired 07/15/2015 | Rating NR

SCI NC

Sensational Singing Mice

Special | 5m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists discover male mice woo females with ultrasonic songs.

Mice are known to squeak, but Duke researchers have discovered male mice can sing at very high frequencies. The male mice use those ultrasonic sounds to woo female mice, and the song can change depending on the context.

Aired 07/15/2015 | Rating NR

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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

Sensational Singing Mice

Special | 5m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

Mice are known to squeak, but Duke researchers have discovered male mice can sing at very high frequencies. The male mice use those ultrasonic sounds to woo female mice, and the song can change depending on the context.

Aired 07/15/2015 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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