3. How would your life change with very limited language?

What does the science of animal intelligence mean for how we understand and live with the wild creatures around us?
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smkelly
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3. How would your life change with very limited language?

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It has long been said that only humans have language. Human-style language is exceptional, but many animals communicate in ways that have elements of language—and much of our communication with one another is non-linguistic.

If you could only use gestures, touch, and a handful of words, what sort of life and relationships could you have?
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