Some "horse whisperers," like Mark Rashid, specialize in helping riders and trainers communicate with their horses. Good communication helps improve a horse's behavior.
Aug 10th, 2009 | 16 comments | 9,591 Views
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Horse and Rider: Horse Whisperers
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Clever Monkeys: Monkeys and Language
Recent studies are finding that the language abilities of some monkeys are more sophisticated than previously believed.
Aug 28th, 2008 | 6 comments | 7,431 Views
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Wisdom of the Wild: Video: Dolphin Therapy
Eight-year-old Thomas was born with a rare genetic disorder, which resulted in a lot of trouble communicating with his parents. Now, Thomas undergoes dolphin therapy in the Florida Keys.
Aug 13th, 2008 | 7 comments | 4,777 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphins and Sounds
Dolphins use sound to detect the size, shape, and speed of objects hundreds of yards away. The dolphin's natural sonar, called echolocation, is incredibly precise
Jun 12th, 2008 | 10 comments | 9,469 Views
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Murder in the Troop: Communication Skills: Introduction
Among the most highly socialized of all animal species, chacmas rely on a complex and varied communication system with visual signals, vocal gestures, and body language.
May 30th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,884 Views
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Murder in the Troop: Communication Skills: Vocal Communication
Chacma baboons draw upon a rich repertoire of vocal signals to express themselves.
May 30th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,343 Views
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Murder in the Troop: Communication Skills: Visual Communication
Adult male chacmas have earned a "tough guy" reputation. Visually assertive displays may serve to get a message across before a physical brawl occurs.
May 30th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,293 Views
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Murder in the Troop: Communication Skills: Tactile Communication
Like all primates, chacma baboons often express themselves through physical contact, from reassuring touches and pats to antagonistic bites and swats.
May 30th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,555 Views
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Unforgettable Elephants: Crack the Code of Elephant Communication
Elephants rely on a complex communication system to sustain their clan-based society. At the root of it is a common language.
Feb 18th, 2008 | 2 comments | 1,514 Views
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Tall Blondes: Silent Sentinels?
In recent years, new techniques and technologies have allowed scientists to listen more carefully -- and realize that giraffes may be talking after all.
Oct 25th, 2002 | 2 comments | 3,138 Views
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