Animal communication

Fruit bat. Photo: Prof. Yossi Yuval, Tel Aviv University

"Hey bat, what did you just say?" Why AI is still far from deciphering animal language

Tel Aviv University researchers used toddler voices to show why similarity between sounds is not equivalent to understanding their meaning. They propose combining artificial intelligence tools with observations and listening experiments in the study of communication with children.
The Chimpanzee Whisperer

The Chimpanzee Whisperer

A study shows how a combination of hand gestures and facial expressions allows us to predict the outcomes of social negotiations between chimpanzees – and how play may help them deal with uncertainty. By: Tomer Atir,
Common striped hyenas clean parasites from a common warthog in Uganda

The secret language that allows animals to cooperate across species

A new review shows that sounds, body postures, colors, vibrations, and chemical signals allow animals of different species to coordinate actions, exchange services, and reduce the risk of exploitation or predation.
The sounds they make can be heard from hundreds of meters away. Photo: Prof. Amiel Ilani

Rock Rabbit – The Social Singer of the Desert and Construction Sites

He can sing, he's sociable, he lives in Israel and despite his size he's actually a relative of the elephant. Who are you, a rock rabbit? The hottest questions about the most interesting animals
the call of the crow. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The crows know how to count... out loud!

Research shows that crows can intentionally produce up to four vocalizations in response to specific cues, indicating a non-symbolic number system and vocal control similar to that of human infants. This ability offers a foundation