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Horse and Rider: Horse Whisperers

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 | 9,520 Views
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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 | 7,344 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 | 4,725 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 | 9,404 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 | 1,837 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 | 1,302 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 | 1,252 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 | 1,489 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 | 1,473 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 | 3,077 Views
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