In a famous children's story, Dr. Doolittle is able to talk to--and
understand--animals. This has long been a dream of many people---to
be able to communicate with animals and know what they're thinking.
For almost
as
long, scientists have wondered if animals actually have
language. It seems clear to anyone who has a dog or cat or who closely
observes animals that there is certainly communication going on. But how
do animals communicate? What do they "say"? And is it truly language?
Recent research into everything from ants to chimpanzees is shedding light
on animal communication.