#animal-communication

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philosophy
fromAeon
1 day ago

Do button-pushing dogs have something new to say about language? | Aeon Videos

Researchers are revisiting animal communication studies with innovative and ethical methods, especially focusing on dogs' abilities to use push-button devices for communication.
#dog-behavior
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Pets

A New Illustrated Book Introduces Readers to 600 Breeds of Dog

Lili Chin's books aim to clarify dog behavior and training through whimsical illustrations and insights into community dogs.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Pets

A New Illustrated Book Introduces Readers to 600 Breeds of Dog

Lili Chin's books aim to clarify dog behavior and training through whimsical illustrations and insights into community dogs.
more#dog-behavior
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bonobos communicate using a universal principle of human languages

Bonobos exhibit a form of communication with compositionality, similar to human language, challenging the belief that this ability is unique to humans.
#speech-evolution
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Human gene variant alters the voices of mice

The human variant of the NOVA1 gene alters mouse vocalizations, hinting at its role in speech evolution.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Human gene variant alters the voices of mice

The human variant of the NOVA1 gene alters mouse vocalizations, hinting at its role in speech evolution.
more#speech-evolution
fromDefector
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chimpanzee Culture Is Disappearing Because Of Us | Defector

Western chimpanzees in Taï National Park have lost a key mating gesture due to significant population decline.
#language-evolution
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.

Humpback whale songs exhibit linguistic patterns similar to human language, specifically following Zipf's law.
fromArs Technica
10 months ago
Science

Elephants may refer to each other by name

Animals communicate but lack human language richness. Elephants showing name recognition hints at complex communication in non-humans.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.

Humpback whale songs exhibit linguistic patterns similar to human language, specifically following Zipf's law.
fromArs Technica
10 months ago
Science

Elephants may refer to each other by name

Animals communicate but lack human language richness. Elephants showing name recognition hints at complex communication in non-humans.
more#language-evolution
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

Let us spray: River dolphins launch pee streams into air

Male river dolphins exhibit surprising behavior likened to a 'pissing contest', which may serve as communication rather than just a physiological act.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vets Are Warning Dog Owners About This Seemingly Harmless Way They Show Affection To Their Pet

Cuddling with your dog deepens your bond but ensuring their comfort is crucial.
#artificial-intelligence
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Every Elephant Has Its Own Name, Study Suggests

Elephants use unique calls to address specific family members, suggesting they have names, distinguished from general trumpeting calls.
fromWIRED
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Talking Pet Collar Is Like a Chatbot for Your Dog

The Shazam smart collar allows pet owners to communicate with their pets through simulated voice responses.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Every Elephant Has Its Own Name, Study Suggests

Elephants use unique calls to address specific family members, suggesting they have names, distinguished from general trumpeting calls.
fromWIRED
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Talking Pet Collar Is Like a Chatbot for Your Dog

The Shazam smart collar allows pet owners to communicate with their pets through simulated voice responses.
more#artificial-intelligence
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

These Monkeys Call One Another by Name

Marmosets are the first nonhuman primates confirmed to use name-like vocal labels for communication, suggesting that naming behavior may be common in other species.
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago
OMG science

Will we ever speak with whales? DW 05/10/2024

Scientists are using machine learning to define a 'sperm whale phonetic alphabet' and predict their communications.
Data science
fromInverse
10 months ago

Elephants Give Each Other Unique Names. It Gets Weirder

Animals, like elephants, use unique names to address each other, leading to better understanding of animal intelligence and the evolution of language.
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