The story of Noah in the Ark doesn't specifically name all the animals on board. But we can assume there were a great variety. There must have been the large and powerful animals like elephants and rhinoceroses. Small and delicate ones like mice and squirrels were probably there too. And of course, there would be many different kinds of birds, from eagles to sparrows. The purpose was to preserve the biodiversity of the pre - flood world.
The story doesn't provide a very clear account of how Noah gathered the animals. However, considering the nature of the story as a religious narrative, we can suppose that God's power was at work. God had chosen Noah for this task, and so it's possible that God sent some sort of divine signal or influence to the animals. This made them come to Noah and enter the ark. Also, Noah might have had some kind of natural understanding or connection with the animals, given his righteousness in God's eyes, which could have also played a role in getting the animals to the ark.
Well, it's a bit of a stretch to say that animals 'tell stories' in the way humans do. But certain behaviors can be interpreted as sharing information. Dolphins use a series of clicks and whistles to communicate with each other. These vocalizations might be a way of passing on details about their environment, like the presence of food or predators. However, it's not like they are sitting around and narrating events like we do when we tell stories. So, kind of, but not really in the traditional sense.
Compared to other adaptations, Aronofsky's graphic novel might be more visually striking. It has the advantage of the graphic medium to create unique and detailed visuals. Other adaptations may focus more on live - action or traditional animation, while the graphic novel can use a more artistic and stylized approach to depict the story.
Sort of. Take elephants for example. The older elephants in a herd will show the younger ones how to find water sources during dry seasons. They use their trunks to point and lead the way, while also making certain sounds. This is a form of knowledge transfer that might be thought of as a simple story about where to get water. However, it's not as elaborate as human storytelling, but it's still a way of sharing important information with the young.