Ronan, a California sea lion, has regained attention as researchers confirm her rhythmic prowess in a new study, showing better beat-keeping than college students. Over 12 years, Ronan has displayed the unique ability to identify and move to rhythms, challenging the belief that only vocal learners can do so. The study, published in Scientific Reports, revealed she was precise with her timing, placing her in the 99th percentile compared to human participants. This suggests that understanding rhythm may have evolutionary benefits for animals, which researchers aim to explore further with other sea lions.