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Even Dogs Seem to Experience the Mysterious Bouba/Kiki Effect

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Briefings

A 2026 article suggests dogs may experience the Bouba/Kiki effect, a phenomenon where sound shapes affect facial expressions. The post appeared first on Nautilus, though the article itself is not provided. This finding challenges the long-held belief that only humans possess this cognitive ability, potentially indicating a shared sensory processing mechanism across species.

Key points

• Dogs may experience the Bouba/Kiki effect, where specific sounds (Bouba/Kiki) trigger distinct facial expressions.

Context

This research challenges the assumption that the Bouba/Kiki effect is exclusive to humans, suggesting a potential shared sensory processing mechanism across species.

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