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Animal Communication

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What is a common assumption about animal communication?

Communication with and between animals is limited (correct)

All animals can understand human language

Animals can only understand complex instructions

Animals can only communicate with each other

What is an example of how humans have been able to communicate with animals in the past?

Controlling horses or camels with basic instructions (correct)

Using complex math problems to communicate with animals

Teaching animals to speak human language

Using sign language with animals

What is the significance of Jane Goodall's work in the field of animal communication?

She demonstrated that animals can only communicate with humans

She showed that some animals can understand complex human language (correct)

She discovered that animals can only understand basic instructions

She proved that animals can communicate with each other

What is a key aspect of animal intelligence mentioned in the text?

Their ability to figure out what humans want them to do Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the text?

The possibility of complex animal communication should be taken seriously Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of humans giving instructions to animals like horses and camels?

To facilitate travel and transportation Signup and view all the answers

What has been a long-standing assumption about animal communication?

That communication with animals is limited Signup and view all the answers

What has Jane Goodall's work since the 1960s suggested about animal communication?

That some animals can both understand and communicate complex ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the intelligence of animals in the text?

That some animals are intelligent enough to understand complex ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the text regarding the possibility of animal communication?

Cautious and open-minded Signup and view all the answers

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Animal Communication

Some animals can understand basic instructions, enabling humans to control them, e.g., horses and camels.
Despite some animals being intelligent, it was previously assumed that communication with and between animals was limited.
Research by Jane Goodall, a naturalist, since the 1960s suggests that some animals may be capable of:
- Understanding human language
- Conveying complex ideas

Animal Communication

Some animals can understand basic instructions, enabling humans to control them, e.g., horses and camels.
Despite some animals being intelligent, it was previously assumed that communication with and between animals was limited.
Research by Jane Goodall, a naturalist, since the 1960s suggests that some animals may be capable of:
- Understanding human language
- Conveying complex ideas

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Explore the fascinating world of animal communication, where some animals can understand human language and convey complex ideas, contradicting previous assumptions.