Music is universal. I learned this while cradling a seagull unfortunate enough to swallow a hook. After calling the wildlife rescue center and learning that all its vehicles were out on other business, I carefully swaddled the white bird in a towel and carried him to my friend's car.
The only way to keep him calm was by singing.
For 30 minutes , I sang softly to the small creature until finally delivering him to those who could help.
I'm not certain what happened afterward, but for that brief period, we connected - two vastly different species bridging the gap through a song.