eli5 how humans can make so many sounds while most other animals with a tongue and mouth can make only few

Question

eli5 how humans can make so many sounds while most other animals with a tongue and mouth can make only few

In: Biology

Answer 1

(o/t) Reddit’s patterns can sometimes emerge. The upper comments are of the “Wrong!1 OP’s post is silly and easily countered because…”-variety, and then a bit further down there are the “Well you have a good point, but here’s a somewhat more nuanced view…”-type

The empty can rattles the most