(CNN) Researchers at the University of St Andrews in Scotland have found that gray seals are able to mimic human speech and songs, including the theme tune from the movie "Star Wars." Three young gray seals were monitored from birth to see what sounds they could make naturally, then trained to copy new sounds, according to a press release from the university. She was able to copy as many as 10 notes of tunes like the "Star Wars" theme and "Twinkle twinkle little star." Researchers Amanda Stansbury and Vincent Janik, of the university's Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI), believe gray seals could be used to study speech disorders. Three gray seals were trained to copy human sounds as part of the Scottish study.

Source: CNN June 21, 2019 10:41 UTC