Animal Communication

            Animal communication is when animals use signals, such as sounds, smells, or sights, to share information that

influences how other animals act. This is important for things like finding partners, protecting their area, and working  together in groups.                                                          Animal communication is how animals share information with each other, which can change how the other animal acts. 

Types of signals

•  Visual: Body movements, colors, and displays. 

•  Auditory: Sounds like voices, clicks, or whistles. 

• Chemical: Scents that can cause certain actions. 

• Tactile: Touch, like hugging or cleaning each other,                          which helps them bond. 

Functions of animal communication

⚫Finding mates: Displays and scents attract partners. 

⚫Establishing dominance: Aggressive actions show who                is in charge. 

⚫Defending territory: Sounds and scents warn off others. 

⚫Coordinating group behaviour: Signals help animals work                    together, like hunting or migrating. 

⚫Caring for young: Touch and sounds help parents and                            their young interact. 

Examples

- Honeybees: The "waggle dance" shows where to find food. 

- Dogs: Barking, wagging tails, and body language express                       feelings and intentions. 

- Elephants: Low sounds can travel far to help the group                                     move together. 

- Tarsiers: Use different calls for marking territory, mating,                           and warnings. 

- Mole-rats: Use "head drumming" to announce themselves                              and defend their area. 

Difference from human language

              Animals can share information, but their way of communicating is simpler and less flexible than human language. They cannot create new combinations of symbols.