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communication

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Editorial illustration of a cross-section of a human throat showing vocal cords resting while air squeezes past them during a whisper

HUMAN BODY

Why Do People Whisper?

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Relaxed cat purring with eyes partially closed

Animal Behavior

Why Do Cats Purr?

Cats purr when they are happy, but also when they are stressed, injured, or recovering. The purr is more than a sound of contentment.

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Happy dog wagging its tail while looking at owner

Animal Behavior

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

Dogs wag their tails to communicate emotions and intentions, but a wag does not always mean happiness.

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Dog howling toward the sky

Animal Behavior

Why Do Dogs Howl?

Dogs howl for many reasons, including communication, attention, anxiety, territorial signaling, and responses to certain sounds.

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Editorial illustration of trees connected by an underground fungal network

FOREST ECOLOGY

Do Trees Talk to Each Other?

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