2. What is communication? Communication is an adaptation that
helps animals survive Communication transfers information between a
sender and a receiver
3. Why is communication important? Animals communicate to
Attract mates Ward off enemies Define or mark territories Identify
themselves Identify offspring
4. How do animals communicate? Visual Example: White-tailed
deer Auditory Example: American alligators Touch Example: Primates
Chemical Example: Domestic cats
5. Auditory Communication Auditory communication is the sound
an animalproduces Auditory communication is the sound an animal
makesby interacting with another object Benefits of auditory
communication: Long-distance Rapid exchange of signals
6. Case Study: Birds Birds produce sounds to Attract mates
Define territories Identify kin Announce proximity of predators
Share information about food Birds produce two types of auditory
communication: Song (long and elaborate) Call (short and
simple)
