How do animals communicate with each other?

Animals talk in many ways. They make sounds because friends need messages. They wag tails, flap wings, or sniff. A bee dances by flowers. These signs say, “come,” “go,” or “danger.”

Animals “talk” in many ways. They make sounds, move their bodies, touch, and leave smells. A bird sings to say, “This is my home.” A dog wags its tail when it feels happy or friendly. These signs help animals find friends, warn of danger, or ask for food, like when you wave or call someone’s name.

Animals communicate by sending signals that other animals can notice. A signal can be a sound, like a wolf howl, a body move, like a cat arching its back, a touch, like monkeys grooming, or a smell, called a scent, that says who was there. These signals help animals find mates, warn about danger, protect space, or keep a group together. Fun fact: honeybees do a waggle dance to show other bees where flowers are.