Animal Communication and Intelligence

Questions and Answers

Only humans could use tools (correct)

Only animals could use tools

All living beings could use tools

Only humans and chimpanzees could use tools

To build shelters

To take ants from a tree and feed them to their young (correct)

To mark their territory

To fight each other

They are herbivores

They are vegetarian

They are carnivores

They are omnivores (correct)

UN Messenger for Peace Signup and view all the answers

Different forms of communication between animals Signup and view all the answers

Her childhood fascination with Dr Dolittle books Signup and view all the answers

The chimpanzees ran away as soon as they saw her Signup and view all the answers

Communication through touch and sound Signup and view all the answers

By being calm and quiet Signup and view all the answers

They have battles with rival groups Signup and view all the answers

By observing their grooming and helping behaviors Signup and view all the answers

In the Gombe Stream National Park Signup and view all the answers

Their ability to understand sign language Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Some animals understand basic instructions, allowing humans to control them, e.g. horses and camels.
Jane Goodall's work since the 1960s has shown that some animals can understand human communication and convey complex ideas.

Jane Goodall was inspired by Dr. Dolittle books as a child, which might have led her to observe chimpanzees in Africa.
In her 20s, Jane went to Africa and was asked to observe chimpanzees in the wild.
She started her work in the Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, along with her mother.

Initially, chimpanzees ran away from Jane, but her calmness helped gain their trust.
Jane observed that chimpanzees can communicate through touch and sound, and even use sign language.
Chimpanzees can groom and help each other, share food, and have arguments, demonstrating complex social behavior.
They use tools, such as sticks, to take ants from trees and feed them to their young.

Jane proved that animals can use tools, challenging the belief that only humans can do so.
Her work revealed that chimpanzees are omnivores, not vegetarians, and have highly developed social behavior.
In 2002, Jane Goodall became a UN Messenger for Peace.
Her work has led to further studies on animal communication, including whales and elephants.
Her findings have brought about a significant change in the way people understand animal communication.