A new review reveals how animals use movements, calls, and visual displays to communicate and cooperate across species boundaries. This interspecies cooperation hinges on cues and signals that align interests and coordinate interactions.

KEY TAKEAWAY Over 200 documented cases of interspecies cooperation rely on communication.

KEY TAKEAWAY Visual signals like tail flicks and calls are key to aligning interests.

KEY TAKEAWAY Future research could focus on how climate change disrupts these signals.

KEY TAKEAWAY This knowledge could help mitigate human-wildlife conflicts.

KEY FACT Cleaner fish perform over 200 cleaning sessions per day, relying heavily on visual and tactile signals.

How Animals Break the Language Barrier to Work Together Across Species

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