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How Animals Talk

How Animals Talk

Michael hears about how animals communicate, and why, from zoologist Arik Kershenbaum.

Word of Mouth · BBC Radio 4

September 26, 202427m 39s

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Show Notes

Michael hears from zoologist Arik Kershenbaum about the latest research on how and why different types of animals communicate, from wolves howling to dolphins whistling: a world of soundscapes. He also explains how animal communication can help to shed light on the human variety.

Dr. Arik Kershenbaum is a zoologist and the author of: Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication.

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