The Secret Language of Animals: How They Communicate
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10 January 2025
Unlike humans, animals may not be able to speak or possess language techniques, but they certainly have other ways of communicating.
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Animals communicate using various methods such as vocalizations, body language, scents and even electrical signals.
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Dolphins are known to make whistles, burst pulses and percussive sounds to communicate with other pod meembers.
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Last year, a lonely dolphin in the Baltic Sea was caught talking to himself after scientists analysed the different sounds he made.
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Similarly, whales use a variety of sounds to communicate, including whistles and pulsed calls.
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Their non-verbal communication includes slapping their tails and fins on the water's surface to make loud noises.
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Wolves howl to communicate with each other over long distances. They also howl to mark territories and passing on a message about potential threat.
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Birds use sounds like songs, calls, and alarm signals to communicate. Songs are often long and melodic, and are used to attract mates and defend territory.
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Tail wagging by dogs not only shows happiness but can indicate nervousness or aggression based on speed and direction of wag.