Dec. 14—Let's start this day by putting down the coffee cup, rising from your comfy seat and then clapping loudly while cheering wildly. No need to feel silly. We know the Goldilocks Principle doesn't ...

It turns out pinnipeds know how to clap back. In fact, clapping back — and forward — between each other is how they communicate. Marine mammals, like whales, were known to use clicks to communicate to ...

This post is co-authored by Ron Riggio and nonverbal communication expert Alan Crawley. When and why do we clap? We get startled, and we clap. We try to get our dog’s (or our child’s) attention, and ...

Different creatures seek to attract mates in different ways, whether that be a peacock spreading its colorful feathers or gorillas beating their chests as a show of strength. Scientists have unearthed ...

Whales serenade each other across thousands of miles, while dolphins call out other's "names" using signature whistles. Now, scientists have spotted gray seals using yet another form of underwater ...

Wild grey seals can clap their flippers underwater during breeding season. Marine mammals like whales and seals usually communicate vocally using calls and whistles. But now a Monash University-led ...

Feb. 3 (UPI) --For the first time, grey seals have been observed clapping underwater to communicate. Like whales and dolphins, seals typically use a variety of calls to communicate with one another.