prompter: what animal bark

assistant: The Dog is one of a few animals which are able to bark.
Even tho dogs are often the first animal that comes to mind when we hear the word ‘bark’, there are other animals, big and small, that do some barking of their own.

Some other examples would be:
- Foxes
- Wolves
- Jackals
- Coyoyes

prompter: I see, what about animals that meow instead?

assistant: Many animals can make barking sounds, but the most common animal associated with barking is the dog. Dogs are known for their loud, distinctive barks which can range from friendly greetings to warnings of danger. Other animals that can bark include wolves, foxes, and seals. Some domesticated animals, such as cats, can also make a barking sound, although it is much less common.

prompter: How do cats make a barking sound? Could you describe the sound?

assistant: Both dogs and seals bark. Although dogs are more commonly known to bark.

prompter: I see, are there any more animals that bark? Or is that all of them?

assistant: Besides dogs and seals, some other animals that can bark include:

1. Coyotes: Coyotes are known for their high-pitched, howling bark that is often heard at night.

2. Foxes: Foxes have a distinctive bark that is often described as sounding like a loud, drawn-out "Wow-wow-wow."

3. Sea Lions: Sea lions are a type of marine mammal that can bark loudly, especially when they feel threatened.

4. Walruses: Walruses are large marine mammals that can bark loudly to communicate with each other.

5. Squirrel Monkeys: Squirrel monkeys are a type of primate that can make a variety of sounds, including a barking call.

These are some of the animals that can bark, but it's important to note that not all animals that bark are closely related, and the barking sound can vary greatly between species.

assistant: No, barking is not limited to only dogs and seals. Other animals that are known to bark include wolves, foxes, and certain species of primates such as the yellow-handed titi monkey. However, the sound made by these animals may be different in pitch and volume compared to the barking sound of dogs. Additionally, some animals like sea lions, which are closely related to seals, are also known to make vocalizations that are similar to barking.

prompter: What makes something a bark instead of a roar?

assistant: Besides dogs and wolves who aren’t in the “barkless dog” breed category, some other canines are also capable of barking, such as coyotes and jackals whos barks are quite similar to those of wolves and dogs.
The bark of a Dingo is short and monosyllabic.
Foxes also have a “warning bark” which is higher and more drawn out than barks of other canids.
There are non-canine species with vocalizations that are sometimes described as barking. Because the alarm call of the muntjac resembles a dog's bark, they are sometimes known as "barking deer". Eared seals are also known to bark. Prairie dogs employ a complex form of communication that involves barks and rhythmic chirps. A wide variety of bird species produce vocalizations that include the canonical features of barking, especially when avoiding predators. Some primate species, notably gorillas, can and do vocalize in short barks.

prompter: Etymologically, does barking have anything to do with tree bark?