Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

The working title is "Prairie Dogs: Communication and Community in an Animal Society." Slobodchikoff conducted most of his research on the Gunnison's prairie dog species in the vicinity of Flagstaff.

Most dogs have a lot to say; it’s up to their people to learn to interpret those dog sounds. Dogs use barking, baying, howling, and sighing to convey various messages. It’s up to you to understand dog ...