Talk to the animals? Study shows some human understanding of creatures’ sounds

University of Copenhagen study shows more comprehension of domestic than wild animals

It might not be animal communication Dr Dolittle-style, but researchers have found humans are able to glean insights into the feelings of creatures including pigs, horses and goats based on their vocalisations.

The team say the findings suggest certain information within sounds, such as how intense an animal's emotions are, appears to be conveyed in a similar way across species.