Rough-and-tumble play as a window on animal communication
Palagi, E., Burghardt, G.M. et al.
· 2014
★ NIFPlay Rating: 9
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Palagi and colleagues examine how rough-and-tumble play serves as a rich medium for animal communication, with signals that regulate play intensity and prevent escalation to aggression.
