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Language

Dolphins have a language to communicate with one another. It differs a lot from that of humans. For example , we use facial expressions as a way of communicating. When we are angry , this can be read from our facial or body expressions like clenching fists or frowning. When we are happy we smile , and sometimes we will raise our hands to show extreme happiness.
Dolphins can not do all these. They can't make facial expressions and they can't do many actions with its body. The spoken language is another thing which dolphins can't use. They don't have vocal chords and the only body part that can create any sound is the blowhole. This makes it very difficult to communicate with one another. Researchers have tried deciphering the sounds of dolphins but nothing really significant has come out of their research.

Another example of a shaky communication is between the dog and the cat. They have the same ways of communicating but not the same language. When for example the dog wags its tail , it means that it is happy. When the cat uses this same signal , it is an indication of hostility. This is the reason that the communication between a dog and a cat falters.
There are two causes for bad communication. Firstly it is the different ways of communicating and secondly the different language. For the communicaton between people and dolphins , both factors clash. Secondly , it is the constant facial expression of dolphins and the incomprehensible sounds that a dolphin produces , of which humans can decipher almost nothing.

It has been suggested that the reason dolphins always seem to be grinning is that they understand our language and are patiently waiting for us to learn theirs. With this thought in mind , it is found that languages do exist in several human communities where people communicate by whistling. The most mentioned example was the Mazateco language in Mexico. Could dolphins learn and speak one of these human whistling languages? Whether this is feasible or not , it might be well worth the effort if it could allow people to meet them halfway. The only communication that exists is the movements that we make. This is very helpful in dolphinariums. When the attender turns , the dolphin has to follow. When the attender claps his hands , the dolphin will perform another trick. This is the only effective way of communicating so far.