How Do Animals Communicate?

Introduction

Have you ever heard your dog barking at another dog, giving him/her a warning? Then you must know that animals can communicate. However, do all animals communicate by barking, meowing, or any other sound you can think of? Absolutely not. Many animals have different ways of communicating. For example, us humans our language and words within that language. We also write letters and communicate through word on a piece of paper. However, if someone is blind, how will they read the words on the paper? So, humans invented something for that too. It is called Braille, which are raised blocks that represent letters and words. Just in the same way, if an animal has weak hearing of a weak eyesight, they have something else to make up for that.

What Ways Do Animals Communicate?

     As I mentioned before, animals have many different ways of communicating. But these don't only involve sounds. It can involve sonar, looks, or even gestures. According to wonderopolis.org, "Many different types of animals use a range of sounds to communicate. Has your dog ever barked to be let out of the house? Perhaps your cat has meowed when she’s hungry? All you have to do is spend some time along in nature and keep your ears open to hear the wide variety of communication going on around you. Whales sing, wolves howl, birds tweet and chirp, and frogs croak. Although you probably can’t tell what they’re saying, they’re certainly communicating with each other and the world around them. Sounds aren’t the only way animals communicate. Like human beings, they can convey messages in all sorts of nonverbal ways. For example, the wag of a dog’s tail can indicate a wide variety of emotions and messages. Here are some other interesting examples of nonverbal communication among animals: Peacocks can fan their feathers in an impressive visual display intended to communicate a territorial warning. Many different types of animals mark their territories with their scent as a clear message to others to stay away. A dolphin may slap its tail on the water to get the attention of others in the area. Bees tell other bees when they’ve found nectar by “dancing” when they return to the hive. Deer flick their tails to warn other deer following them of possible dangers ahead. Animals can obviously communicate with other like animals of the same species, but can different species communicate with each other? Absolutely! Have you ever seen a dog communicate with a cat to let it know that it’s not wanted in its territory? Perhaps you’ve even been the target of a mother bird’s communication if you’ve accidentally stepped to close to her nest!"

Conclusion

     In summation, there are many ways animals can communicate. Just a few of these ways are sonar, looks (such as expressions), and gestures. For example, according to wonderopolis.prg ," the wag of a dog’s tail can indicate a wide variety of emotions and messages. Here are some other interesting examples of nonverbal communication among animals: Peacocks can fan their feathers in an impressive visual display intended to communicate a territorial warning. Many different types of animals mark their territories with their scent as a clear message to others to stay away. A dolphin may slap its tail on the water to get the attention of others in the area. Bees tell other bees when they’ve found nectar by “dancing” when they return to the hive. Deer flick their tails to warn other deer following them of possible dangers ahead." In conclusion, there is a wide variety of ways animals can communicate. 

A Question For You

     Name three other ways animals communicate.