A Few of My Friends: Communication

Jesse from Animal Wonders discusses animal communication through interactions with Sydney the brush tail baton, Yuka the red footed tortoise, and Charlie the dog. Each animal's unique communication signals are explored, highlighting how they express comfort, curiosity, and discomfort. The video concludes with a brief mention of bird behavior and its challenges.

What behavior does Sydney the brush tail baton exhibit when she starts to feel uncomfortable?

• She wags her tail.

• She jumps around excitedly.

• She begins to snuff and huff.

• She starts to bark.

How does Yuka, the red-footed tortoise, show that she recognizes someone?

• She makes a loud noise.

• She runs away quickly.

• She hides in her shell.

• She approaches for shell rubs.

What does Charlie the dog do when he wants to show submissive behavior?

• He wags his tail rapidly.

• He barks loudly.

• He pulls his lips forward and flattens his ears.

• He jumps up and down.

What change occurs in Charlie's behavior when food is introduced?

• He becomes more aggressive.

• His ears perk up and he becomes attentive.

• He starts barking.

• He hides under a table.

What is a sign of relaxation in Charlie the dog?

• Squinty eyes.

• Baring teeth.

• Flattened ears.

• Growling.

What does it mean when a dog stiffens and bares its teeth?

• The dog is relaxed.

• The dog is curious.

• The dog is uncomfortable.

• The dog is playful.

Why is bird behavior challenging for humans to interpret?

• Birds do not communicate at all.

• Birds are always aggressive.

• Birds have no facial expressions and move differently.

• Birds are too small to observe.