INFLUENCE OF MUSIC UPON ANIMALS.
Some very curious experiments have recently been carried out in the German Zoological Gardens in order" to ascertain the actual Influence of music upon animals. The instrument was the violin and Herr Baker was the performer. Of all the animals, the puma was the most sensitive to the musical influence. His moods changed rapidly according to the nature of the melody, the animal frecpiently becomingvery excited and nervous, “just like a Frenchman,” as the report says. Leopards were entirely unconcerned but the lions appeared to be afraid, although their cubs wanted to dance when the music became livelier. The hyenas were much terrified, but the monkeys were merely curious and interested". Wolves on the other hand, were highly appreciative and seemed to beg for an encore. The experiments are to be continued, and with a variety of instruments, in order to distinguish between the mental states which are actually produced by the music and those which arc merely the result of an unusual experience. MRS. MALAPROP.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 17, Issue 6, 23 January 1903, Page 2
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171INFLUENCE OF MUSIC UPON ANIMALS. Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 17, Issue 6, 23 January 1903, Page 2
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