Dogs Appear to Match Humans in Linking 'Bouba' With Round Shapes and 'Kiki' With Spiky Ones

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A study suggests that dogs, like humans, associate the nonsense word 'bouba' with rounded shapes and 'kiki' with spiky ones. The finding is based on the animals' behavior when presented with paired shapes and sounds. Researchers view this as evidence that this sound-shape link may not depend solely on human language experience. The results point to a possible shared sensory mechanism across species. The report was shared on Hacker News, where it drew moderate attention from readers.

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