Emotional valence of conspecific vocalizations modulates auditory and limbic brain activity in juvenile pigs
Paul Coudert, Thibault DUSSOL, Yann Serrand, Nicolas Coquery, Stéphane Laurent, Hervé Saint‐Jalmes, Gwenaëlle Creff, Céline Tallet, Benoît Godey, David Val‐Laillet, Pierre‐Antoine Eliat
This study shows that juvenile pigs process emotionally valenced vocalizations differently, activating distinct brain regions related to emotion and reward.
bioRxiv · May 19, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition