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Scientists studied horses in Denmark to uncover the secrets of their unique sound.

Video. How do horses ‘neigh’? Scientists have finally figured it out

Updated: 19/03/2026 - 8:02 GMT+1

How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

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