[DManA]

He understood gestures, such as pointing, to direct his attention.

Apparently dogs are the only animals that understand what pointing means. Not even chimps get it.

And they don't need to be taught it, know it instinctively.

We've obviously been together for a long long time.

[Eaker]

Humans are the only animal that have pronounced sclera, white of the eyes.

This is why one human can see where another human is looking no matter which why their face is pointed. This facilitates hunting in silence.

Dogs are the only animals that can follow a human’s sclera.

Dogs are indeed special.