methods of communications

• What is animal communication?

  one animal transmits information to another animal
• Why is communication vital to species survival?

  It helps in exchanging important information
• What are examples of communication in the animal kingdom?

  Information sharing between animals
• What is the difference between intra and inter communication?

  Intra is within a species, inter is between species
• Who are the sender and receiver in communication?

  Sender transmits information, receiver receives it
• What does the action of the sender do to the receiver?

  It alters the probability of the receiver's behavior
• What are some reasons for communication between animals?

  • Recognition
  • Courtship
  • Learning
  • Danger
  • Territoriality
  • Defence
  • Dominance/submission
  • Hunger
  • Fear
• How do animals receive communication signals?

  Through their senses
• What is auditory communication?

  Communication through sound and vocalizations
• What are some functions of auditory communication?

  Mating calls, alarm calls, group coordination
• What is an example of auditory communication in birds?

  Territorial songs by male birds
• What type of sounds do dolphins use for communication?

  Clicks and whistles
• What is chemical communication?

  Use of pheromones and chemical signals
• What are some functions of chemical communication?

  Marking territory, mating readiness, identifying individuals
• How do cats communicate chemically?

  By rubbing scent glands to mark territory
• What do ants use for chemical communication?

  Pheromone trails to food sources
• What is tactile communication?

  Communication through physical contact
• What are some functions of tactile communication?

  Building social bonds, comfort, cooperation
• What is an example of tactile communication in primates?

  Allogrooming to reduce stress
• How do horses communicate with foals?

  By nudging them for encouragement
• How do dolphins use tactile communication?

  By rubbing bodies for social interaction
• What should you include in your research on animal communication?

  • Interspecific and intraspecific communication
  • Vision, hearing, chemical, and touch methods
  • Create a short presentation
• what can communication be defined as ?

  imparting or exchanging of information and it is vital to species survival.​
• examples of intraspecific communication

  • body language
  • vocalisation
  • scent marking
• examples of interspecific communication?

  human animal interaction

  alarm signals

  symbiotic signals