One trained California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) named Ronan can keep a beat better than some people, according to a new study published May 1 in the journal Scientific Reports. And then there is Ronan, a 15-year-old California sea lion. Human participant and sea lion Ronan performing comparable rhythmic tasks. But we’re far from perfect.”[ Related: This Sea Lion Is The First Non-Human Mammal That Can Keep A Beat On Its Own. ] ‘Humans are animals’Since this study only tested time-keeping with one trained sea lion and 10 humans, larger studies are needed to see if these findings can be replicated.