Legendary primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall hosts this delightful Animal Planet-aired program about human-animal partnerships that looks at how several animal species not only comprehend human language but also possess a rich and sophisticated language of their own. Naturally, pet lovers—who have learned to decipher their pets' vocal and behavioral communication—provide most of the anecdotal proof here (dogs and cats are the primary focus, but featured pets include one of the world's most talkative and possibly telepathic parrots!). Combining warmth and humor with expert testimony, Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk introduces viewers to a man who has established lasting friendships with wild Orca whales, visits with “elephant whisperers” in Africa, and looks at rats in Mozambique trained to safely sniff out land mines, as well as a wide variety of other animals that can provide accurate warnings of imminent natural disasters (as well as dogs able to detect early stages of cancer in their owners). One of the most moving sections of this multi-faceted program involves the many search-and-rescue dogs that located survivors and bodies in the massive debris of the World Trade Center after 9/11. Sure to appeal to animal lovers, this engaging documentary provides joyous confirmation of the mutually beneficial aspects of human-animal communication. Highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. Shannon)
Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk
(2008) 89 min. DVD: $14.95. Genius Products (avail. from most distributors). ISBN: 1-5944-4962-7. Volume 23, Issue 6
Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk
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