It’s a question that has fascinated researchers and thinkers of various traditions. Animals and humans have always interpenetrated and shaped each other’s worlds, but the project of understanding how ...

Animal communication is more than simple signals. Mammals use sounds, expressions, and touch to convey emotions and social messages. Brain cells called mirror neurons help them understand feelings.

From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances so that friends—and sometimes foes—can hear them. Each sound is coded with messages like "Come here!" ...

Explore how animals, including bees, apes, and elephants, exhibit intentional communication beyond human capabilities.

Nonhuman animals (animals) are constantly "talking" with one another using sounds, smells, visual signals, and various combinations thereof. In his fascinating new book titled Why Animals Talk: The ...

The ability to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the lives of all animals. Whether we are examining how moths attract a mate, ground squirrels convey information ...

When my children were toddlers, our weekends included regular outings to the Baltimore zoo or aquarium. Once back from the zoo, we’d make our own. Our best no-cost amusement was imitating animal ...