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#animal-communication

The secret sign that your dog is trying to TALK to you, revealed

Dogs communicate through blinking, which acts as an appeasement behavior to express non-aggressive intentions.

fromKqed

1 week 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

#bonobos

Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans

Bonobos exhibit complex vocalizations that combine calls to create meaningful phrases, challenging the uniqueness of human language.

fromenglish.elpais.com

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.

Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans

Bonobos exhibit complex vocalizations that combine calls to create meaningful phrases, challenging the uniqueness of human language.

fromenglish.elpais.com

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.

The Chimps Who Learned to Say Mama'

Chimpanzees can potentially utter human words like 'mama,' shedding light on speech evolution.

fromwww.npr.org

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.

9 months ago

The Chimps Who Learned to Say Mama'

Chimpanzees can potentially utter human words like 'mama,' shedding light on speech evolution.

fromwww.npr.org

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

#pet-behavior

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.

Data science

A dialogue with your pets? Do you really want a cat to say you look dog-rough today? | Coco Khan

Cats may see owners as giant cats, driving their affectionate behavior.

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.

Data science

A dialogue with your pets? Do you really want a cat to say you look dog-rough today? | Coco Khan

Cats may see owners as giant cats, driving their affectionate behavior.

more#pet-behavior

3 months ago

Digital life

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?

Training a dog should balance obedience with fostering independence to ensure healthy behavior and self-confidence.

#ai

fromAxios

Artificial intelligence

Using AI to talk to animals

NatureLM is an AI model designed to decode animal communication, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity and species interactions.

OMG science

The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language

Technological advancements in AI and machine learning are paving the way to understanding animal communication better than ever before.

Artificial intelligence

fromAxios

Using AI to talk to animals

NatureLM is an AI model designed to decode animal communication, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity and species interactions.

OMG science

The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language

Technological advancements in AI and machine learning are paving the way to understanding animal communication better than ever before.

OMG science

Will humans ever speak wolf? A scientist unravels the complexities of animal chatter

Arik Kershenbaum's work illuminates animal communication, revealing insights into language evolution relevant to humans.

fromReadWrite

11 months ago

Data science

Machine learning helps to discover sperm whale 'alphabet'

Researchers applied machine learning to decode sperm whale communication 'alphabet' through coda sequences, similar to human linguistic structures.

fromNature

OMG science

Will humans ever speak wolf? A scientist unravels the complexities of animal chatter

Arik Kershenbaum's work illuminates animal communication, revealing insights into language evolution relevant to humans.

fromReadWrite

11 months ago

Data science

Machine learning helps to discover sperm whale 'alphabet'

Researchers applied machine learning to decode sperm whale communication 'alphabet' through coda sequences, similar to human linguistic structures.

more#linguistics

fromwww.npr.org

5 months ago

OMG science

What do horror movies and marmots have in common? Screams

Screams are attention-grabbing sounds made by distressed mammals that signal urgency and are crucial for survival.

#artificial-intelligence

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.

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.

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.

more#artificial-intelligence

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.

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