Non-Human Animal Language

Non-human animal language refers to the ways animals communicate with each other using sounds, gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Unlike human language, which can create new words and complex ideas, animal communication is often more instinctual and specific to their needs, such as warning of danger or attracting mates. While some animals demonstrate remarkable communication skills—like dolphins, primates, and bees—these systems generally lack the syntactic complexity and flexibility of human language. Studying animal communication helps us understand their cognition and social structures, highlighting both their intelligence and differences from human linguistic abilities.