Bats represent one of the most diverse mammalian orders, not only in terms of species
numbers, but also in their ecology and life histories. Many species are known to use …

The focus of acoustic communication studies differs between birds and primates due to
differences between the avian and primate social structures. Contact calls exist in almost all …

Animals produce vocalizations that range in complexity from a single repeated call to
hundreds of unique vocal elements patterned in sequences unfolding over hours …

Literature Cited to accompany Animal Communication, 2e Page 1 Principles of Animal
Communication, Second Edition Jack W. Bradbury and Sandra L. Vehrencamp Chapter 14 …

Recent research has shown that some bat species have rich vocal repertoires with diverse
syllable acoustics. Few studies, however, have compared vocalizations across different …

Many bats are extremely social. In some cases, individuals remain together for years or even
decades and engage in mutually beneficial behaviours among non-related individuals …

Animal vocal communication is often diverse and structured. Yet, the information concealed
in animal vocalizations remains elusive. Several studies have shown that animal calls …

The comparative approach can provide insight into the evolution of human speech,
language and social communication by studying relevant traits in animal systems. Bats are …

Acoustic signalling, integral to intraspecific communication and reproductive behaviour,
undergoes notable changes during an animal's ontogenetic development. The onset and …

Contact calls are utilized by several bird and mammal species to maintain group cohesion
and coordinate group movement. From a signal design perspective, contact calls typically …