Today for Brain Breakfast, we discussed whether we believe animals are able to use language and communication. We watched this video of Billi, a cat who has been a part of the ‘Hungry for Words’ program. This program is researching and testing whether animals like dogs and cats can use human language/words when given the tools and training.
Check out the video below of Billi using her word buttons!
Some discussion questions for at home:
-Do you think that Billi really understands the words she is using? Why or why not?
-What are some ways that animals might communicate with humans or other animals? Do they have their own ‘language’?
-If you could talk to a pet, what do you think they would say? What questions might you ask them?