Orangutans ‘can make two sounds at the same time, similar to human beatboxing’

The researchers observed two populations of vocalising orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra (Brian Lawless/PA)

Orangutans can make two separate sounds at the same time, much like songbirds or human beatboxers, a new study suggests.

University of Warwick researchers say the findings provide clues around the evolution of human speech, as well as human beatboxing.