'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 gibbons have different
alarm-calls for leopards and snakes and sing romantic duets with their partners and dolphins
not only give themselves names but 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
In doing so 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
