CultureJuly 16, 2026
bioacoustics
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈkuː.stɪks/
Definition
The scientific study of sound in nature, specifically using acoustic monitoring to detect and analyze the presence and activity of wildlife in urban or natural environments.
Etymology
The term is a compound formed from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'akoustikos' (relating to hearing or sound). It entered modern scientific terminology to describe the intersection of biology and physics regarding sound.
In the news
In this article, bioacoustics is used as a tool by scientists and citizens to identify and study hidden life in South Africa’s urban areas, demonstrating how soundscapes reveal biodiversity.
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