Human language vs animal communication system

Similarity and distinction between animal and human language

open system with an almost unlimited reserve of signals, whereas the quantity of signals in language of animals is small
Human language

Animal languages
forms of non-human animal communication that show similarities to human language
Includes visual, olfactory and auditory communication channels.

Onomatopoeia
Ability to use “foreign” signals instead of its own

Syntax is not unique to human language

Dancing

Ability to catch voice-frequency distinctions

Body language

Gestures

Infrasound

Making splashes and singing

Set of sounds