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Communication facts and facts about communications, from the Random Facts shelf.
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"The quick brown fox"
The sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." uses every letter in the alphabet. It was developed by Western Union to Test telex/twx communications
How far can a tiger's roar be heard?
A tiger's roar can be heard up to about two miles away, loud enough to warn rival tigers away from its territory.
How far can a lion's roar be heard?
A lion's roar can be heard up to about five miles away, one of the loudest sounds made by any big cat.
How do elephants communicate over long distances?
Elephants communicate with low rumbles called infrasound, which are too low for humans to hear and can travel for miles. They may even sense these vibrations through their feet.
Do dolphins have names?
Bottlenose dolphins create unique "signature whistles" that work like names, and research shows they respond when they hear their own whistle copied.
How many facial expressions can horses make?
Researchers identified 17 distinct facial movements in horses, more than they found in chimpanzees, which shows how expressive horse faces really are.
How far can a wolf's howl be heard?
A wolf's howl can travel for miles across open terrain, helping pack members find each other and warning rival packs to stay away.
Why do humpback whales sing?
Male humpback whales sing long, complex songs, likely to attract mates, and these songs change over time and can spread across entire ocean basins like a hit song.
What is the loudest land animal?
Howler monkeys are among the loudest land animals, and their calls can be heard up to about three miles away through the forest.
Do monkeys have words for different predators?
Vervet monkeys use different alarm calls for leopards, eagles, and snakes, and other vervets react to each call in the right way, like climbing trees or looking up.
Can chimpanzees learn sign language?
A chimpanzee named Washoe learned around 350 signs of American Sign Language, making her one of the first non-human animals taught to communicate with human signs.