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Karl von Frisch was awarded the Nobel Prize for his acheivements in studying, amongst other insect behaviours, the 'Waggle Dance' which bees use to communicate information about the location of food. The direction of the dance relates to the direction of food (such as flowers). The duration and speed of the dance relates to the distance from the hive.
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Karl von Frisch was awarded the Nobel Prize for his acheivements in studying, amongst other insect behaviours, the 'Waggle Dance' which bees use to communicate information about the location of food. The direction of the dance relates to the direction of food (such as flowers). The duration and speed of the dance relates to the distance from the hive.
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"Animal Language"
Professor Peter Slater of the School of Biology gives 2nd year Zoology undergraduates a lightening tour around topics connected with "Animal Language".
In a lecture intended to provoke ideas as well as to inform, Professor Slater examines what we understand by communication and looks at some examples where humans have taught animals to communicate, and at situations where animals communicate in nature.
How do bees really tell each other what they need to know? Can a horse count? How many words does a smart dog know, and how easy is it to fool a grumpy parrot? Find out more in this approachable lecture on the subject.
Click for streamed video (duration: 41m 17s)