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How to Translate Animal Language

by Lee Burton, Logan Ferguson
Mar 16, 2026
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A friend of our Executive Director was the latest guest on Steve Rinella's podcast episode "How to Translate Animal Language." In this fascinating discussion, wildlife ecologist and sculptor George Bumann talks about how to tune into animal calls and other behaviors, and how scientists are uncovering how to decode wildlife communications. Bumann shares stories that illustrate just how much information is constantly being communicated in the natural world if we know how to listen. He highlights how animals' vocalizations, body language, and patterns of behavior reveal what is happening in their environment. This knowledge can transform an ordinary hike into an incredibly immersive and meaningful experience!

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Fast forward to minute 31 to jump straight to the main discussion! We hope you enjoy the conversation and carry some of these insights with you on your next walk through nature.

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