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Nemo’s Secret: Clownfish Use “Snappy” Trick to Make Weird Sounds

by Pat Coate | May 18, 2007
"It's pretty unique, and it's looking in a place where most of us haven't looked before, which is why it remained unknown for so long."
- David Mann, marine scientist

Richmond, Virginia, USA - Movie magic gave a human voice to the hero of 'Finding Nemo.'

Now scientists have figured out how real-life clownfish make "chirp" and "pop" noises to woo mates and ward off enemies.

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