Independent iconIndependentSep 26, 2026

Scientists reveal how dogs decode what humans are saying

Man's best friends process speech in a human-like way, researchers in Hungary have discovered, demonstrating an ability unique for any animal

Scientists reveal how dogs decode what humans are saying

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