• Question: Is it possible to communicate with animals? I mean like, to talk to them and they would understand you.

    Asked by Dr. Science to Lauren, Marisol, Michael, Sarah, Sophie on 9 Nov 2016.
    • Photo: Lauren Burt

      Lauren Burt answered on 9 Nov 2016:

      Hey!

      I’m pretty sure my cat understands me! Some animals are more clever than others, and can understand when you are angry or happy. Animals can learn things and you can teach them to do things.

      It is hard to talk to animals, as they dont speak words, but you can communicate in different ways to get them to understand you, like hand signs or using a whistle.

      Hope that helps!

      Lauren

      😀

Comments

  • Photo: Dr. Science

    Dr. Science commented on :

    Thank you! While I was playing a game, someone told me that she had a pet rabbit and it could play games with her by swiping his tongue on the screen! Also, I have another question. Pretend you can communicate with one animal. Can that animal teach other animals to communicate with humans?

  • Photo: Lauren

    Lauren commented on :

    Clever rabbit! It has probably learnt that if it does swipe its tongue then it gets cuddles and food!
    I think we teach animals to do things because it is fun and a skill that we have. Animals don’t need to communicate unless they need something…. like food, help or cuddles!!! If one dog barks and gets a treat and another dog sees that and wants a treat too then he will bark. They can learn like that!

    Lauren