Animal Communication

noun a gentle and loving touch or gesture

verb to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate manner

• The gentle caress of the silk fabric against her skin was a delightful sensation.
• She couldn't resist reaching out to caress the fluffy puppy's soft fur.
• I saw him trying to caress her hand during the movie, he's so smooth.
• His words seemed to caress her soul, making her feel understood and appreciated.

noun the soft murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

verb to make the soft murmuring sound of a dove or pigeon

• The dove let out a gentle coo as it perched on the tree branch.
• I heard the pigeon cooing outside my window this morning.
• The lovebirds were cooing to each other in the park.
• The singer's voice was so beautiful, it seemed to coo like a dove.

noun a marine mammal typically found in oceans and known for its intelligence and playful behavior

• The dolphin is a highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior.
• I saw a dolphin jumping out of the water while I was at the beach.
• That guy is as smooth as a dolphin in the water.
• Her laughter was like the joyful squeaks of a dolphin.

noun A U.S. military infantryman, especially in the Vietnam War

verb To make a low, short, guttural sound

• The soldier let out a grunt as he lifted the heavy equipment.
• I heard a grunt coming from the weight room.
• He let out a grunt of disapproval when he heard the news.
• The old man let out a grunt of satisfaction as he finished his work.

noun a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

adjective making or accompanied by a howling sound

• The wind outside was so strong that it created a constant howling sound.
• I could hear the howling of the wind all night long.
• The howling from the storm was so loud, it kept me up all night.
• The howling of the crowd could be heard from miles away after the team won the championship.

noun a large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its scavenging habits and distinctive laughing sound

• The hyena is a carnivorous mammal known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalization.
• I saw a hyena at the zoo yesterday, it was pretty cool.
• That guy's laugh sounds like a hyena, it's so loud and obnoxious.
• The scavenger acted like a hyena, always looking for opportunities to take advantage of others.

noun a substance with a strong, earthy scent, typically used in perfumes and colognes

• The musk from the deer is often used in perfumes.
• I love the smell of musk in colognes.
• That musk scent is so strong, it's like a punch in the nose.
• The musk of success lingered in the air after his big promotion.

verb to rub or push gently against someone or something with the nose or face, typically as a gesture of affection

• The horse gently nuzzled its foal to show affection.
• My cat loves to nuzzle against my face when I come home.
• The puppy nuzzled up to its owner for a treat.
• The soft blanket seemed to nuzzle me as I wrapped myself in it.

noun a continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat or other animal

verb to make a low, continuous, vibrating sound

• The cat began to purr contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
• My cat always purrs when I scratch behind her ears.
• I love it when my kitty starts to purr when I pet her.
• The car's engine began to purr smoothly after the tune-up.

verb the action of a cat making a soft, low, continuous sound

• The cat was purring contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
• My cat won't stop purring whenever I pet her.
• I love it when my kitty starts purring up a storm.
• The engines of the car were purring smoothly as we drove down the highway.

verb to make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

• The dog was whimpering in pain after getting injured.
• I could hear someone whimpering in the next room.
• Stop whimpering like a baby and toughen up!
• The wind was whimpering through the trees on that cold night.

noun the scientific study of sound in relation to living organisms, especially animals

• Bioacoustics is the study of sound production, reception, and processing in animals.
• I find bioacoustics fascinating because it's all about how animals communicate through sounds.
• Bioacoustics is like eavesdropping on nature's conversations.
• In the world of bioacoustics, every chirp, buzz, and whistle tells a story.

noun a small, agile, rabbit-sized rodent found in Central and South America, known for its brownish-gray fur and white underbelly

• The agouti is a rodent species native to Central and South America.
• I saw an agouti running through the forest during my hike.
• That agouti is so cute, I want to take it home as a pet!
• The agouti of the group, always scurrying around getting things done.

noun A person who speaks in a quiet, hushed tone, often to convey secrets or information confidentially.

• The horse whisperer was able to calm the wild stallion with his gentle techniques.
• My friend is known as the plant whisperer because she has a green thumb.
• I heard she's a real dog whisperer, able to train even the most stubborn pups.
• She's a real whisperer when it comes to getting information out of people.

noun A small rodent resembling a squirrel, found in South America.

• The abrocome is a type of rodent native to South America.
• Have you ever seen an abrocome in the wild?
• I heard that abrocomes are really good at climbing trees.
• Her quick movements on the dance floor reminded me of an abrocome darting through the forest.