Do animals understand each other? Detailed answer

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Do animals understand each other?

If we mean the ability of animals to communicate with each other, transmitting signals with signs or sounds, then yes. If it means communication like human language, then no.

Even among humans, communication does not always take place through words. We have a peculiar way of expressing anger; shrugging to show indifference; nodding and shaking the head; gestures and more. Most animals, by scent and signs, express the same thing.

When a hen makes low noises or ducks, all her chicks understand that this is a warning of danger. When a horse neighs or beats with its hoof, others perceive it as a certain signal. Some animals can understand subtle signs or sounds. When a bird perches on a branch just to look around, the others do not move. But with her other intentions, they can let her know that she flew away, and most likely the bird will do so.

Dogs communicate in a variety of ways. They not only bark, but also howl, whine, growl, raise their paw or bare their teeth. Moreover, other dogs are well aware of what this means in each case.

Animals communicate with each other not only by sounds and gestures, but also by smells. This, for example, helps herd animals to stick together. And what a huge difference this has for dogs, of course, you know.

Monkeys are considered the most intelligent, but, alas, their language is no better than that of other animals. They use sounds and facial expressions to show feelings of anger, hunger, or pleasure. But they have nothing like the words of human speech.

Unlike humans, who have to learn to talk, monkeys and other animals know their "language" from birth. They will emit signals appropriate for their species, even if they have never seen their own kind before.

Birds, however, learn to sing - at least in part! That is why the sparrow among the canaries tries to sing like them. He's learning a kind of "foreign language"!

Author: Likum A.

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Pieces of the same diamond, chipped off during processing, become a tool for processing a diamond. A small depression is carved on one side of the crystal. Then a thin cutter is inserted into this recess. A precise blow is struck on it, and the diamond crystal is cut off. This is done with large diamonds to remove cracks or to create a shape that makes the diamond more lustrous. They do the same when they want to make the most of the weight of a natural stone.

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