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Some animals can understand basic instructions.
Some animals can understand basic instructions.
True (A)
Communication between animals is believed to be very advanced.
Communication between animals is believed to be very advanced.
False (B)
Who is the naturalist known for her work on animal communication since the 1960s?
Who is the naturalist known for her work on animal communication since the 1960s?
Jane Goodall
What animals are mentioned as examples that can understand basic instructions?
What animals are mentioned as examples that can understand basic instructions?
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Jane Goodall's work started in the ______.
Jane Goodall's work started in the ______.
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Study Notes
Animal Communication
- Some animals, like horses and camels, can understand basic instructions from humans, illustrating a level of communicative interaction.
- Historically, it has been assumed that animal communication is limited and does not convey complex ideas between species.
Contributions of Jane Goodall
- Jane Goodall's research since the 1960s has significantly contributed to the understanding of animal behavior and communication.
- Goodall's work challenges the notion of limited communication by suggesting that certain intelligent animals may comprehend human language and express complex thoughts.
- Her studies emphasize the importance of recognizing the cognitive abilities of animals beyond basic responses.
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