The rabbits mingled naturally. They did not talk for talking's sake, in the artificial manner that human beings - and sometimes even their dogs and cats - do. But this did not mean that they were not communicating; merely that they were not communicating by talking.
The rabbits in "Watership Down" exhibit a natural form of interaction that contrasts with how humans communicate. Unlike people, who often engage in conversation for the sake of it, the rabbits establish a connection without the need for speech. This suggests that communication can extend beyond mere words, highlighting the intuition and instincts that govern their interactions.
This observation implies that the rabbits have a more instinctual understanding of one another,...
