'Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'Steady-headed and fun' SUNDAY TIMES 'Read this book and I promise you'll never listen to
animals in the same way again' JESSICA PIERCE author of Who's a Good Dog? Why Animals Talk
is a scientific journey through the untamed world of animal communication. From the majestic
howls of wolves and the enchanting chatter of parrots to the melodic clicks of dolphins and the
spirited grunts of chimpanzees these diverse and seemingly bizarre expressions are far from
mere noise. In fact they hold secrets that we are just beginning to decipher. For example
wolves - just like humans - possess unique accents that distinguish their howls and not only
do dolphins give themselves names but they also respond excitedly to recordings of the
whistles of long-lost companions. Chapter by chapter and animal by animal Kershenbaum draws
on his extensive research and observations of animals in the wild to explain the science behind
why animals are communicating. Also revealing profound insights into our own language and why
it is different Why Animals Talks tells the comprehensive story of communication and how it
works across the entire animal kingdom. 'Quirky insightful . . . based on a deep
understanding of recent research' TIM CLUTTON-BROCK author of Meerkat Manor 'A new look at
a fascinating subject' DESMOND MORRIS author of The Naked Ape
