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- 2. Content Animal Communication Why animals communicate? Types of communication (Vocal, Visual, Tactile, Chemical, Electrical and Human Induced Communication) Conclusion
- 3. Animal Communication • Animal communication is the transfer of information from one or a group of animals (sender or senders) to one or more other animals (receiver or receivers) that affects the current or future behavior of the receivers. • Discoverd by Niko Tinbergen.
- 4. Why Animal Communicate? Communication is a fundamental aspect of animal behavior as it helps to • Attract a mate • Establish territory • Convey information about food • To warn other animals about danger
- 6. Vocal Communication • Sounds and vocalizations are widely used by animals to communicate each other. • e.g.,Elephant use their trunks to talk to other animals. • male whales use their songs to communicate with females. • Grasshpoppers rub their feet to produce sounds.
- 7. Visual Communication • Many animals use visual signals to convey information to others. • This includes body postures, facial expressions, color changes, and elaborate displays during courtship. • e.g. Cobra inflate their hood to scare other animals • peacock elaborate tail during courtship rituals
- 8. Chemical Communication • Animals release chemical substances called pheromones to communicate with others of the same species. • Reproductive status, territory boundaries, and social cues. • Ants use pheromones trails to follow each other • Catsr rub against objects to mark them with their scent.
- 9. Tactile Communication • Physical touch is used for communication in some animals. • This can involve grooming behaviors, social bonding through physical contact, or warning signals through touch. • e.g Monkey picks bug off each other for grooming. • dogs lick their pup to bond
- 10. Electrical Communication • Some aquatic animals, like electric fish, use electrical signals to communicate. • These signals are used for navigation, mating displays, and identifying individuals • Electric eels and elephantfish, use electrical signals for communication.
- 11. Human-Induced Communication • Certain animals have adapted to communicate with humans, such as domesticated dogs using barks to convey emotions or needs. • They may use specific body postures, like wagging tails or crouching, to convey different messages to their human owners.
- 12. Conclusion • In conclusion, animal communication is a vast and captivating field, essential for understanding the intricate lives of our fellow creatures. As zoologists, exploring these communication methods enhances our understanding of animal behavior and ultimately contributes to the preservation of our diverse natural world.
- 13. Reference • Goodenough, J., McGuire, B., & Jakob, E. (2009). Perspectives on animal behavior. John Wiley & Sons. • Freed. K (2014). Animal Communication. Level V Levelled Book.