Visual Communication
Kenzie Dyslin
Visual Communication
When different animals use something other then calls or voices. They not only send but also decode these messages easily. The messages vary from what they represent and the animal sending them.
Examples- Badges, Display, Dominance, Warning, Mating
Wolf
This wolf is showing its teeth and snarling at the one in the snow showing who is top wolf here. The less dominate wolf with keep its head down and have its tail between its legs.
https://livingwithwolves.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/WSngs4_0134_1.jpgDog
My dog shows she need to go outside by going to to the door or like this dog she shows she's happy and excited or playful by getting into this position. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_chHdiBGRbhw/TM2pGBAsiHI/AAAAAAAABO0/RINbCniKSuc/s1600/dog2fin.jpg
Cardnial
The bright feathers on males show how healthy the male is and also how prepared to mate he is. https://projectfeederwatch.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/norcar_robert_williams_10.jpg
Skunk
The tail of a skunk is typically lifted warning people and animals its about to spray its nasty odor. http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/Mammals/Striped%20Skunk/1006skunk.JPG