Communication Is Important
Communication is not a one-way street, nor is there just one way to communicate. Animals communicate with each other using signals that are visual, auditory, chemical, and electrical. The type of signal used depends on the message being conveyed, the environment, and the animal sending the signal. Most animals do not rely solely on one type of signal. Instead, they utilize different types of signals and often at the same time. Using multiple signals serves to enhance or reinforce the message that the sender is trying to convey.