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[–] drolex@sopuli.xyz 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Dies michmich ist nun Eigentum der Bundesrepublik Frankreichs.

No wait, what have I done? Nooooooo

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] MonsiuerPatEBrown@reddthat.com 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Professor Wells confirmed Green's observations, explaining: "This phenomenon is well attested in birds. You find distinct chirping accents in the same species around the country. In small populations such as herds you would encounter identifiable dialectical variations which are most affected by the immediate peer group."

https://www.theregister.com/2006/08/23/cows_have_accents/

[–] Johandea@feddit.nu 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

This is one of the most underrated abilities. I advice everyone to do this:

Pick a bird that is common in your country or other areas you visit. Learn it's song. Soon you'll start to hear it everywhere and begin noticing variations around different locations. I did this with the chaffinch.

It's really funny to hear their dialects. Now, I'm definitely not skilled enough to pinpoint a bird based on its accent. But I do notice differences and it is thorough enjoyable, every time.

[–] NoSleep@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's the same with chickens. :)

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 18 points 2 years ago

I doubt it. They don't moo at all

[–] Askja@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago
[–] Ullallulloo@civilloquy.com 6 points 2 years ago
[–] ArmokGoB@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You can swear on the internet. We won't tell your mom.

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago
[–] TheOakTree@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago
[–] FatAdama@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

All cows are female. “What’s she saying”

[–] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago
[–] hellweaver666@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago

In the Netherlands they say boo!

[–] gobble_ghoul@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

English cows: [myː]

Australian cows: [məːʉ]

American cows: [mʊu]

[–] foggianism@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

"Le meuh" is just french for Lemmy.