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Niche Hypothesis

The Niche Hypothesis, also referred to as the Acoustic Niche Hypothesis or ANH, proposes that the acoustic spectrum is a finite ecological resource and that its use by animals can be considered using the the principles of Ecological niche theory. The ANH proposes that species tend to differentiate their vocalizations to occupy a unique portion of the soundscape in a way that improves species fitness by facilitating better communication between members of a species.