He tells them the story of how he learned to speak animal languages, 497 to be exact.
The term "animal languages" is often used for non-human systems of communication.
"You must be Olite," he remarked in animal language, not expecting to be understood.
In recent years, research has become available which expands prior understandings of animal language, cognition, tool use, and sexuality.
Forrest wasn't sharp on animal languages, but he had a nodding acquaintance.
But to a degree all animal languages were connected, and as a glowworm he could make out the gist.
But there's more: the potent, evergreen childhood fantasy of speaking animal language.
Among the most studied examples of animal languages are:
So-called animal languages, though produced by many different species, sound surprisingly similar.
Dog is excited when Adam (who knows all animal languages) barks like it.