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Humans instinctively learn and use language they hear when young.

The same is true of bird song, birds instinctively learn and use the song they hear when young.

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Language is a learned behavior. While humans have an instinctual capacity for language acquisition, the specific language they learn is influenced by their exposure to it during their early developmental years. This is supported by variations in languages spoken around the world.

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