Sea lion who grooves to Boogie Wonderland proves animals can keep a beat – video
theguardian.comPublished: 5/2/2025
Summary
A 15-year-old sea lion named Ronan is proving that animals can understand and respond to music in ways humans do, bobbing to disco hits like Boogie Wonderland while grooving to rock and electronic music. Her unique ability to identify and move to a beat challenges our understanding of animal communication, having been studied since she was just three years old at the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Long Marine Laboratory. --- This summary captures Ronan's notable talent and her significance in expanding our knowledge about animal behavior.