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Why animals talk : the new science of animal communication / Arik Kershenbaum

by Arik Kershenbaum

This scientific study explores the diverse methods of animal communication, from wolf accents to dolphin naming conventions. It examines the evolutionary purpose of these vocalisations and provides insights into how they differ from human language.

Accession 27789 ISBN 9780241559857 Publisher Viking
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