By Josie February 25th, 2024
Although there’s no other species that use language the same way we do, there’s definitely no lack of communication within the animal kingdom.
Honeybees perform a fascinating “waggle dance” to inform their hive mates about the location of food sources.
Each dolphin develops a unique signature whistle that functions somewhat like a name, allowing them to identify and call to each other across vast ocean distances.
Elephants communicate using sounds below the range of human hearing, known as infrasound.
Fireflies use their bioluminescent tails to create flashing patterns – kind of like a visual Morse code.
They emit different sounds to signify the presence of different predators, and their calls can specify the type of predator, its size, and how fast it’s approaching.
Male humpback whales sing complex songs that can last for up to 20 minutes and be heard over distances of up to 20 miles.
By beating their chests in the cavities of trees, they create a drumming sound that resonates through the forest.
Wolves use howling as a way to gather the pack, communicate about territory, and locate members who are separated.
Vervet monkeys use different alarm calls to indicate the presence of specific predators such as eagles, snakes, and leopards.
They leave pheromone trails to guide others to food sources and use a variety of chemicals to signal alarm, identify colony members, and mark territory.