29 May 2010

Animal Communication: What, How, and Why

Animals communicate in many myriad ways that are as diverse as the animals themselves. They communicate for a variety of reasons. Some examples are to attract mates, threaten rivals, warn about danger, or share information about food sources. The different ways in which animals communicate can be visual, audial, or chemical (smell or taste). For highly social species, there may be facial expressions, body language, or dances.

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