Research on animals and language indicates that:
A) dolphins are able to express an infinite number of novel utterances through whistles and other sounds.
B) bonobos seem to be able to produce original sentences through a variety of grunts and screeches.
C) humans are the only species that evolved with the natural ability to express and comprehend an infinite number of novel utterances.
D) nonhuman animals don't have their own languages, but clearly demonstrate human-like abilities when taught to communicate.

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Research suggests that while some animals, such as dolphins and bonobos, are able to communicate through vocalizations, they do not have the same natural ability to express and comprehend an infinite number of novel utterances as humans do. This ability is thought to be unique to human language. Nonhuman animals may demonstrate human-like abilities when taught to communicate, but this is not the same as having a language of their own.

Research on Animals and Language Indicates That