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Does a deeper voice make men more attractive? These researchers have the answer

During puberty, as boys transition into men, the dramatic drop in their vocal pitch has sparked a long-running debate among scientists. Why did such deep voices evolve in the first place? Was it to attract female mates or to intimidate rival men? Or perhaps something else is going on.

Does a deeper voice make men more attractive? These researchers have the answer
Image: Phys.org
During puberty, as boys transition into men, the dramatic drop in their vocal pitch has sparked a long-running debate among scientists. Why did such deep voices evolve in the first place? Was it to attract female mates or to intimidate rival men? Or perhaps something else is going on.

Originally published at Phys.org

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