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The sounds of emotions - Elodie Briefer

16 min Ā· 23. mar. 2026
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šŸš‹ You may have heard the trembling voice of someone anxious or the jolly tone of a friend sharing good news. Are you curious to know if animals also express their emotions through their voices? šŸŽ¤ Associate Professor Elodie Briefer of the University of Copenhagen is ready to help us understand the "sound of emotions," uncovering how we can measure feelings in the animal kingdom. šŸ”Š Listen to the episode to understand how deeply emotions permeate communication and how recognizing these cues can change our relationship with animals. Because the World has always spoken, we just need to listen. šŸŽ§ Listen on Spotify, Spreaker and Apple Podcasts #acousticworld #bioacoustics #podcast #animalemotions

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