Denis Valentinovich Manturov Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian ...
We share this planet with over a million different types animals. Considering how many animals we need to study, it is not surprising that much of the animal kingdom remains a mystery to us. But sometimes even the most common or recognizable animals can surprise us: each species has its own way of communicating, and some of your favorite animals may sound like you would never expect.
10. Cheetahs chirp like birds
The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal. They were once widespread throughout Africa and Asia, but human interaction has reduced the number of cheetahs found in Asia to a few dozen. Large populations of cheetahs currently exist in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania.
Unlike other big cats (which technically belong to the panther genus), cheetahs and cougars cannot growl as they do not have the two-piece thyroid cartilage required to do so. Instead, cheetahs chirp like birds, which is perhaps appropriate given their falconry speed. No other cat makes a similar sound.
Cheetahs also communicate largely through rumbling, theoretically reproduced through the use of the hyoid bone in the throat. On the other hand, it was once believed that large cats capable of roaring, such as lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, were unable to purr because they did not have the aforementioned hyoid bone. However, more recent observations show that roaring cats can purr, they simply cannot make any other sounds at the same time, as other cats can.
9. Basenji dogs do not bark, but they can growl dull
(Start watching the video above from about 50th second)
The Basenji is a dog breed endemic to Central Africa that is used as a hunting assistant. It was first taken out of the Congo in antiquity as a gift. Egyptian pharaohs, but in England or America it did not spread until the mid-1900s.
Basenji cannot bark due to their narrow larynx. As a result, instead of barking, the Basenji makes dull growls that sound like rumbling or howling.
Hunters most likely deduced the Basenji's ability not to bark on purpose, as barking may have interfered with hunting, revealing the location of the hunters or scaring off prey.
Basenji are known for their amazing quick wit and their tendency to be stubborn and mischievous. Curious Basenjis are likely to eat whatever you leave lying on the floor or crawl over the fence to explore the area. Also, while Basenjis can certainly learn commands, they may also choose to ignore them.
8. Fox kuzu growls like a stopping chainsaw
Kuzu foxes are marsupials that are widespread throughout Australia (and New Zealand after they were introduced there). As opportunistic omnivores, Kuzu foxes have a tendency to ravage people's gardens, but they are also known to steal from bird nests by hunting for eggs.
When the fox kuzu tries to intimidate or scare off a threat, it growls like a chainsaw or a car running out of fuel. Nevertheless, like the common barn owl, the fox kuzu can emit a terrifying squeal for the same purpose.
The fur of the fox kuzu is extremely light, but also incredibly warm. This makes it look like polar bear fur with a touch of silky mink-like feel. The Australian aborigines used kuzu fur to create amazingly effective warmth-keeping clothing. When the Europeans arrived in Australia, they saw great potential in the use of the fox kuzu in the fur trade established by that time. In fact, this was the main reason they were brought to New Zealand (where they caused a small disaster among native animal species).
7. Elephants make a roar-like noise
In addition to being good at blowing trumpets, elephants can also roar. In fact, noise, which sounds like a low growl, is their most common way of communicating. Rumbling is caused by a vibrating sound in the throat.
Rumbling helps the elephants to organize. For example, when leaving a watering hole, elephants use rumbling to build up into their own hierarchical structure (females lead the herd, and adult males leave separately). In addition, elephants roar to signal to the other herds that it is their turn to go to the watering hole. Growling was even used to coordinate the herd while rescuing a drowning elephant calf.
Growling can extend over impressive distances of several kilometers (through growling, the females let the males know when it's time to mate). Some rumblings are so low that only elephants can hear them.
All types of elephants communicate by roaring. The growling of elephants was a key component of the T-Rex's roar in the 1993 film Jurassic Park.
6. Common barn owls do not hoot, but squeal piercingly
The squeal of a barn owl, from which the blood freezes in the veins, does not at all resemble the usual hooting. The common barn owl, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, and so looks like something from a horror movie, and a terrible scream only complements this impression.
The screams usually last on the order of two seconds (and are repeated, albeit infrequently). Males scream, inviting females to inspect the nest they have built, or to scare off a threat. Females, which cry much less often, usually do it by begging for food from their partners.
Barn owls usually like to nest in old barns. Before barns became widely available to them, barn owls could nest in the hollows of trees such as the western sycamore, silver maple, and white oak. Common barn owls breed twice a year and both parents take part in raising young animals.
Barn owl chicks can also hiss to scare off intruders, which is no less creepy than the cry of adults.
5. Guinea pigs may make sounds similar to those of squeaky toys
Remember, as a child, many had such small toys that squeaked when pressed?
Guinea pigs, which are actually quite vociferous, communicate using sounds similar to those of those squeaky toys. This is called a squeak and is usually played to convey a range of emotions such as excitement, anticipation, or hunger. Through squeaking, guinea pigs also express negative emotions such as anger, fear or aggression, but teething is usually added to these.
Guinea pigs originated in South America, where many used them as a food source. Guinea pigs, also known simply as "pigs," are rodents and have nothing to do with pigs at all. They were possibly the cheapest source of meat (alternative to pork) that the British could buy for one guinea - an old British coin worth about one pound sterling.
4. Moose can make sounds similar to the sound of a hunting horn
Elks, the larger relatives of deer, are endemic to North America and East Asia. They live in mountainous regions. In the United States, they are mostly found in the west, although at one time they could be found throughout the country. They are also called wapiti (the Indian word for a light colored deer). Elk can be up to 2.7 meters tall, including the antlers.
Mating season begins with the end of summer. This period is known as "sex hunt" and it is during this period that the male moose fight for the females. Hunting is characterized by passionate crying known as “trumpeting,” which is a burgeoning, haunting melody quite different from the sound of the horn, which it is thought to sound like. The sound develops into a loud screeching scream and then abruptly changes into a series of roaring sounds.
Elk “trumpeting” lasts from dusk to dawn and from September to October. This is enough time to gather a large cohort of females, and get bored with any other forest animal.
3. Maned wolves intimidate with barking mixed with a roar
What happens when you combine the roar of a lion with the bark of a Rottweiler? You will get the barking roar of a maned wolf.
Despite the fact that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (International Union for Conservation of Nature) gave this animal the status of a species in a state of close to endangered, maned wolves are widespread in South America. They are found in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Peru and Brazil (not to mention zoos around the world). Despite the fact that the maned wolf belongs to the canid family, it is actually not a wolf at all and belongs to a completely different genus of the same name, Maned wolves (Chrysocyon). Maned wolves look like foxes on stilts and they hunt alone.
The barking roar of a maned wolf is certainly impressive, but most of them communicate through their sense of smell: they can smell the urine of their own species more than a mile away, and can convey a warning, interest in mating, or health information. Unlike many other canids, maned wolves do not howl or bark, but they growl (when they feel threatened) and whine (in greeting).
2. Many-voiced mockingbirds imitate ... everything
Mockingbirds love to sing, and they don't limit themselves to one genre.
Mockingbirds live in the New World and are non-migratory birds that can be found in Mexico, the United States, the Bahamas, the Galapagos Islands, Cuba and other Caribbean islands, the Antilles. Although there are several subspecies of mockingbirds, the most common is the polyphonic mockingbird. Like the miniature lyrebird, the aptly named mockingbird learns the songs of dozens of other birds (or even frogs) by imitating them publicly. They continue to learn new songs throughout their lives. They play each tune for about 20 seconds before moving on to the next tune.
Both males and females sing, and they are able to do it all day long. If you hear a mockingbird singing at night, then it is most likely a desperate male hoping to find a female to mate. If you get tired of their singing, just remember that killing mockingbirds is simply a sin.
1. Foxes scream
(Start watching the video above from about 30th second)
The common fox, the largest fox species, is one of the most successful mammals. Thanks to its resourcefulness and adaptability, this species has managed to spread to four continents. In fact, their range of distribution is the most extensive of all carnivores living in the world on this moment(although in reality they are omnivorous in practice). Despite being so widespread, foxes are actually very elusive.
The slender appearance and fluffy tail of the fox give it some resemblance to felines. However, in fact, the fox belongs to the canine family and is a relative of dogs and wolves.
As Ylvis can attest, foxes are not particularly vociferous animals. While foxes use their tails and scent to communicate, they can also emit loud, high-pitched and scream-like barks, which can usually be heard during mating season or during conflict. Foxes also growl during fights.
And now you know what the fox is actually saying!
Human hearing range depends on loudness (measured in decibels - dB) and sound frequency (in hertz - Hz). People with average audibility are able to perceive the frequency of sound in the range of 20 Hz-20 kHz. Exposure to 85 dB is unpleasant for the human ear, 120 dB is perceived as very painful, and from 150 dB eardrums can burst. The sperm whale is the loudest animal on the planet (230 dB), and the blue whale, with 188 dB, is the second most loudly emitted sound. Below are some of the loudest animals in the world, including birds, mammals and reptiles.
Mississippi Alligator - 90 dB
This representative of the large reptiles of North America produces low-frequency sounds known as "bellows". They can reach 90 dB and are emitted by animals when they retreat from a stronger enemy or when contesting territory among relatives.
Alligators can also make such a roar, sticking their heads out of the water, in order to communicate their impressive dimensions to potential rivals.
Coca frog - 100 dB
This small amphibian is capable of making incredibly loud sounds. Coca is native to Puerto Rico, but these frogs are also found in California and the Hawaiian Islands. In 2014, coca frogs appeared in residential areas of Hawaii, causing sleepless nights for their residents.
In California, lawns are recommended to be watered in such cases. hot water to destroy the offspring of these loud-voiced frogs.
Three-wattled bell ringer - 100 dB
The homeland of the bell bird is Central America. Males of the three-wattled bell ringer are distinguished by brown plumage and snow-white coloration of the head and throat. Females have olive plumage and yellow shades prevail in their color.
These birds are capable of emitting sounds up to 100 dB, which makes them one of the loudest birds on the planet. Especially sonorous songs are published by males, thus attracting females during the mating season.
Hyena - 112 dB
This animal is known as a scavenger with a powerful bite force. A flock of spotted hyenas can easily compete with lions and take away their prey. The sound of hyenas is well known because it resembles laughter. It can reach up to 112 dB.
Hyenas emit loud giggles when defending their relatives or when attacking other predators.
Hippo - 114 dB
This most dangerous animal in Africa kills more people than all African wild cats. Despite the impressive dimensions and seeming clumsiness, hippos are capable of speeds up to 32 km / h.
They can emit loud sounds up to 114 dB when there is a threat of attack or to claim their rights to a territory or a female.
Leo - 114 dB
These large, aggressive felines are also known as the loudest animals in their family. The King of the Jungle is capable of producing sounds up to 114 dB.
The fearsome roar of a lion can be heard from a distance of 8 km. So these loud animals scare off enemies and mark their dominance in a certain territory.
Gray wolf - 115 dB
This predator hunts mainly at night and is considered a nocturnal animal. In the films, he is portrayed as a dangerous beast for humans, emitting a deafening howl. The gray wolf really belongs to the number of animals that make loud sounds. Its howl of up to 115 dB can be heard at a distance of several kilometers.
These animals live in flocks of 6 to 15 individuals, which together emits a loud howl when meeting other wolves to mark their territory.
African elephant - 117 dB
This very intelligent and extremely social animal emits various sounds (snorting, trumpeting call, roar) to communicate with its congeners. Each sound variety has its own special meaning (for example, means anger or warning of danger).
The trumpeting roar can be 117 dB. When the elephant stops talking, the sound it makes can be carried in the vicinity for a distance of up to 10 km.
North American bullfrog - 119 dB
These amphibians are common in eastern North America. The North American bullfrog is the loudest amphibian, capable of producing sound up to 119 dB.
Both females and males have such a loud voice. But the latter, during the mating season, unite into groups and make more powerful sounds.
Green leafhopper - 120 dB
This representative of cicadas is the loudest insect in the world. It is capable of emitting sound up to 120 dB, which creates painful sensations for the human ear.
The male chirps louder than the female. The stronger the sound, the higher the chances of the green leafhopper attracting females.
Northern elephant seal - 126 dB
This representative of the family of true seals is found in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean. The mammal is capable of making loud sounds up to 126 dB. The roar of the northern elephant seal is unique and can be used to determine which group its owner belongs to.
The tone of the sound also plays a role and can be both an appeal of the female to the cub, and a warning of impending danger.
Moluccan cockatoo - 129 dB
This parrot is endemic to eastern Indonesia and is found as a pet all over the world. The Moluccan cockatoo is known as a very noisy bird, capable of producing sound up to 129 dB.
It is he who boldly claims the title of "the loudest bird in the world", yielding the palm only to the kakapo. The sound of the Moluccan cockatoo can be heard from a distance of 8 km.
Owners of these parrots often complain of hearing problems due to constant exposure to strong noise.
Kakapo - 132 dB
This flightless nocturnal bird can live up to 90 years.
Big fisherman or haregub - 137 dB
The fish-eating bat, also known as the great harelip, can emit sound up to 137 dB. But its frequency goes beyond the perception of human hearing. To hear the sounds of a big angler, you need to use special technologies.
At a distance of 10 cm, the effect of such a sound can be very painful for a person, but at a distance of 1 m, its sound decreases to about 20 dB. The bats use this squeak to identify obstacles, noting the time during which it returns.
Howler monkey - 140 dB
These primates are the loudest animals among land dwellers. Unique howler monkeys live in the forests of Central and South America. They can make loud sounds, the maximum sounding of which reaches 140 dB and can be heard at a distance of 4.8 km.
Howler monkeys live in groups of 6 to 15 individuals, using the roar to communicate with each other, especially to establish superiority over young relatives. They also make loud sounds when dangerous predators approach.
Blue whale
The blue whale is one of the loudest animals on Earth.The sounds made by blue whales can be heard at a distance of up to 800 kilometers. If a person is in the vicinity, then his eardrums and even lungs may burst, how loud the sounds are emitted by whales.
Sperm whale
Loudspeaker number two is the sperm whale. The sound range of the sperm whale's voice is similar to the powerful noise of a flying helicopter. It is noteworthy that babies scream louder than adult sperm whales. Adults make sounds with an intensity of 116 decibels, and their young ones make 162 decibels. Such powerful sounds are extremely dangerous for humans - they can cause shock and serious injury.
hippo
In third place on the list of the loudest animals is the hippopotamus. The roar of a hippopotamus is similar to a powerful thunderclap. This sound can go up to 110 decibels. The roar of a hippopotamus can be carried for several hundred kilometers, it sounds extremely frightening. Among all mammals, only hippos can make a sound under water, because it is under water that they are most of the time.
Cicada
The singing insect is a cicada. The sound made by male cicadas reaches 100 decibels. Such singing is reminiscent of a very noisy orchestra. Females sing less loudly in comparison with males, but they are also very well heard. Males sing so loudly only during the breeding season.
Water bugs
Water bugs are screamers of the underwater world. It seems incredible, but tiny water bugs can make sounds with a power of 99 decibels. Although these sounds are loud enough, they are not audible to the human ear, as these creatures sing at depth. When sounds pass into a different environment, they become quieter by almost 99%, and only 1% of the human hearing does not pick up.
Fish-toad
Another sea inhabitant amazes with his loud voice - this. It can make a sound with a force of about 100 decibels. Such "singing" fish is used to scare away enemies. The toadfish can gnash, grumble and even hum, depending on the situation.
Koala
- "marsupial bears", causing affection with their appearance. But these animals are not as cute as they might initially seem. They can scream so loudly that it seems like a herd of buffalo roars. Scientists have concluded that with the help of this powerful sound, koalas mislead their enemies, who, hearing the roar, think that there is a predator nearby, and not a harmless marsupial bear.
Elephant
The largest animal living on earth, the elephant, was also very loud. Its sounds are audible for several kilometers. The power of the sound depends on the size of the individual and its physical condition, as well as how important the information that the elephant brings to its relatives is.
Howler Monkey
From the name it becomes clear that these monkeys have a strong voice. With the help of these sounds, primates communicate with their relatives at a distance of several kilometers or scare off enemies. Howler monkeys have a special ritual: in the morning the male begins to make sounds, then the female continues this singing, and after that the “song” becomes collective, and each member in the choir has a separate part.
Like humans, all living things make different sounds. Thus, animals transmit information: they inform each other about their location, warn of danger, designate their territory, demonstrate their strength, call on the female during the mating season, or intimidate their competitors.
The sounds they make are so loud that they are sometimes carried (both on land and in water) over distances of several hundred meters, or even more. And the louder and more powerful the voice of an animal, the more chances it has to achieve the desired success.
Blue whale
The blue whale (Latin Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest and loudest mammal on our planet. The sounds made by a blue whale are carried over a distance of up to 800 kilometers, and their loudness is equal to 188-189 dB (decibels). If you imagine that a person is at such a distance from a screaming whale, then most likely he will receive serious injuries, such as rupture of the lungs and eardrums. According to the data provided by scientists, the calls of whales were recorded even at a distance of about 1600 km.
Sperm whale
The sperm whale (Latin Physeter macrocephalus) is a large marine mammal capable of making sounds - up to 116 dB. The intensity of these sounds can be compared to the sounds made by a working jackhammer or a low-flying helicopter. But newborn babies of a sperm whale are able to wail louder than their parents - up to 162 dB. For humans, such intense sounds are very dangerous and can cause very serious injury.
Hippopotamus
The common hippopotamus (Latin Hippopotamus amphibius) is a large mammal whose roar can only be compared with thunderous rumblings overhead. Their intensity is up to 110 dB. The roar of the hippopotamus is extremely frightening and spreads for several hundred kilometers around. The most interesting thing is that of all mammals that live on land, only the hippopotamus is able to make sounds in the water, which is also a second home for it.
Cicada
Cicadas (lat. Cicadidae) - insects, whose "singing" plunges many inhabitants East coast USA is in real shock. During the mating season, male cicadas make sounds that reach a volume of 100-120 dB - this is comparable to the sound of a train arriving in the subway. And such singing concerts last about 4-6 weeks.
Water bug
The water bug (Latin Micronecta scholtzi) is an aquatic insect from the rowing family (Latin Corixidae). These bugs emit sounds in intensity exceeding 99-99.2 dB, which is comparable to the noise of a passing freight train. But, despite such high indicators, we cannot hear them, since 99% of the sound volume is lost when moving from one environment to another (air / water).
Fish-toad
The toad fish (Latin Opsanus tau) is an inhabitant of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Prefers a muddy or sandy bottom, hides there, burrowing into it up to the eyes. So that no one interferes with the fish-toad to lie quietly on its site, it has to emit special frightening sounds with an intensity of up to 100 dB. This sound is similar to a grunt, a beep or a rattle, it all depends on how persistent the competitor is.
Koala
Koala (lat.Phascolarctos cinereus) - when you look at this cute animal, you can never imagine that it is capable of making such loud, rather unpleasant, roar-like sounds that resemble the roar of bison. In the course of their studies, scientists have found that koalas, thus, mislead potential predators, informing them of their "incredible" size.
Elephants
Elephants (lat. Elephantidae) are the largest land animal and one of the loudest. Trumpet sounds emitted by elephants (from 8 to 90 dB) are carried over a distance of more than 30 km. The intensity of the sounds emitted directly depends on the size of the animal, its mood, physical condition and, of course, on the type of information communicated to its relatives, and possibly enemies.
Red, or red howler
Red, or red howler (lat. Alouatta seniculus) - the name of the monkey speaks for itself. These primates can scream with such force that their loud roar is carried up to a distance of 4 km. Usually the ringleader of the morning "singing" is the leader, and after him the rest of the group members start shouting. The volume of the sound emitted by the roar is up to 90 dB.
African lion
The African lion (Latin Panthera leo krugeri) is a predator whose roar can scare anyone in the African savannah. As befits the king of beasts, with his loud growl, he communicates his physical superiority, or attracts potential partners. Its formidable roar is carried at a distance of 8 km and is equal to 87 dB.
Peacock
The peacock (lat. Pavo cristatus) is a large bird that lives in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This is a very beautiful bird, but the sounds that it makes are shocking. Her heart-rending screams are carried for several kilometers around. These birds are very pleasant to look at, but listening to them is unpleasant and even unbearable. And I would really like such a beautiful bird to have an enchanting voice ...
Interestingly, the volume of the rustle of foliage is 10 dB, while the volume of a normal conversation is 40 dB. At a sound intensity of more than 130 dB, there is a threat to human health.
Like humans, animals create different sounds. So animals inform each other about the danger, call on the opposite sex, intimidate competitors in the fight for a female or territory. The sounds emitted are so loud that they can transmit messages under water and on land over great distances.
So, having settled down in 7th place, the African lion opens the list of the loudest animals. The African lion's roar can be as loud as 87 decibels. The roar of a lion is so formidable that it can be heard at a distance of 8 km. This is not surprising, because it is not for nothing that the lion is the king of beasts.
The sixth place was taken by a hyena. The hyena makes a sound in a very high range that resembles laughter. This laughter can be heard within a radius of 10 km.
In fifth place on the TOP list of the loudest animals is the bullfrog. During the mating season, the sounds emitted by this frog resemble the roar of a large bull, hence the name of the frog. Its peculiar croaking can be heard at a distance of 1 kilometer.
The fourth place on the list is occupied by the elephant. In elephants, the power of the cry reaches 80-90 decibels, and its roar is heard for 10 km. And the vibrations created when an elephant walks - spread over 30 kilometers.
Bronze - 3rd place in the list of the loudest animals, the howler monkey takes. The volume of its roar exceeds 90 decibels, and the cry of this primate can be heard at a distance of 5 km.
In second place on the list is the cicada. The sounds made by this insect reach 120 dB - this is a record among insects. The chirping of one individual can be heard at a distance of about 400 meters. If you are near a whole choir of cicadas, you can lose your hearing.
In the first place in the list of the loudest animals is the blue whale. The volume of sounds emitted by blue whales averages 189 decibels, which allows them to communicate at a distance of 33 km. However, this is not the limit - scientists have recorded the sound signals of a blue whale at a distance of 200 km.
Comparison can be given to the indicators of the sound power during the takeoff of the rocket. This is the loudest human-made sound - 170 decibels.
However, when you take into account the size of the animal, the loudest creature on Earth is the rowboat insect. He lives in the reservoirs of Europe. Its size ranges from 1.5 to 15 mm, but the loudness of the sounds it makes is 99.2 dB. Such loud sounds are made by rowing during the mating period. An interesting fact is that they create such a sound with the help of their genitals, passing them along the abdomen.
In nature, a person cannot hear the sound made by rowers, because 99% of the volume is lost in water.
It is interesting that the volume of rustling leaves is 10 dB, and the volume of a normal conversation is 40 dB. If the sound intensity exceeds 130 decibels, there is a threat to human health.
