The human hearing range depends on the volume (measured in decibels - dB) and the frequency of the sound (in hertz - Hz). People with average hearing 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 very painfully, and eardrums can burst from 150 dB. The sperm whale is the loudest animal on the planet (230 dB), and the blue whale, with 188 dB, ranks second in terms of the volume of sounds emitted. Below are 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-pitched sounds known as "bellows". They can reach 90 dB and are emitted by animals when retreating from a stronger enemy or when contesting territory among relatives.

Alligators can also make such a roar, sticking their head out of the water, in order to communicate their impressive size to potential rivals.

Coca frog - 100 dB

This little amphibian is capable of making incredibly loud noises. The homeland of coca is 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, in such cases, it is recommended to water the lawns with hot water to destroy the offspring of these loud-voiced frogs.

Three-tailed bell ringer - 100 dB

The bluebell bird is native to Central America. Males of the three-horned bell ringer are distinguished by brown plumage and snow-white coloring of the head and throat. Females, on the other hand, have olive plumage and yellow shades predominate in their coloring.

These birds are capable of making 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 pack of spotted hyenas can easily compete with lions and take their prey from them. The sound of hyenas is well known because it resembles laughter. It can reach up to 112 dB.

Hyenas emit a loud giggle when protecting 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 their impressive size and seeming sluggishness, hippos are capable of reaching speeds of up to 32 km/h.

They can make loud noises up to 114 dB when threatened with an attack or to assert their rights to a territory or a female.

Leo - 114 dB

These large, aggressive felines are also known to be the loudest animals in their family. The king of the jungle is capable of producing sounds up to 114 dB.

The terrifying 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 films, he is portrayed as a beast dangerous to humans, emitting a deafening howl. The gray wolf is indeed one of the animals that make loud noises. Its howl up to 115 dB can be heard at a distance of several kilometers.

These animals live in packs of 6 to 15 individuals, which jointly emit a loud howl when meeting with other wolves to mark their territory.

African elephant - 117 dB

This very intelligent and extremely social animal makes various sounds (snorting, trumpeting, roaring) to communicate with its relatives. Each sound variety has its own special meaning (for example, it means anger or a warning about danger).

The trumpeting roar can be 117 dB. When an elephant falls silent, the sound it makes can be carried in the area 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 sounds up to 119 dB.

Both females and males have such a loud voice. But the latter during the mating season unite in 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 producing sound up to 120 dB, which creates painful sensations for the human ear.

The male chirps louder than the female. The stronger the sound produced, the higher the chances of the green leafhopper to attract females.

Northern elephant seal - 126 dB

This member of the true seal family is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The mammal is capable of making loud sounds up to 126 dB. The roar of the northern elephant seal is unique, and it 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 by 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 to be a very noisy bird, capable of emitting up to 129 dB.

It is he who boldly claims the title of "the loudest bird in the world", yielding the palm only to kakapo. The sound of the Moluccan cockatoo can be heard from a distance of 8 km.

It is not uncommon for owners of these parrots to complain of hearing problems due to constant exposure to loud noise.

Kakapo - 132 dB

This flightless nocturnal bird can live up to 90 years.

Large angler or hareslip - 137 dB

The fish-eating bat, also known as the great harelip, can produce up to 137 dB of sound. But its frequency is beyond the limits of human hearing. To hear the sounds of a big angler, you need to use special technologies.

At a distance of 10 cm, the impact 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. Bats use this squeak to identify obstacles, marking the time it takes for it to return.

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 sound 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 noises when approaching dangerous predators.

They were born with extraordinary qualities and each one is exceptional in its own way. Here are the strongest, venomous, loudest, fastest, longest and oldest representatives from the animal world.

1. The strongest animal

The strongest animal in the world is the copepod. At only one millimeter in length, the copepod is the strongest and fastest multicellular creature. Relative to its size, the copepod moves at the highest body acceleration relative to length per second. Scientists are now studying the jumping abilities of this animal, which will be used in robot technology. The copepod is said to be 10 to 30 times stronger than any machine or animal in the world.

2. The loudest animal

Blue whales make the world's loudest sounds using low-frequency pulses whose noise is up to 188 decibels. The calls of blue whales can be heard at a distance of 800 km. Blue whales are also the largest animals.

3. The deadliest animal

The female malarial mosquito is the deadliest creature in the world. These malaria-carrying mosquitoes kill more than a million people worldwide every year.

4. The most poisonous animal

One box jellyfish with 60 tentacles, despite the fact that each of them is 4.5 meters long, has enough poison to kill 60 adults.

5. The oldest animal

The oldest reptile is the Galapagos giant tortoise, which can live for over 175 years. However, among the oldest animals there are such representatives as the oceanic venus, a mollusk that lived to be 405 years old.

6 Fastest Aquatic Mammal

The fastest aquatic mammal is the white-winged porpoise, which can swim 56 km per hour.

7 Longest Animal Pregnancy

Asian elephants have a gestation period of 19–22 months.

8. The smartest animal

The most intelligent animal, excluding humans, is the chimpanzee, followed by the dolphin.

9. The longest migration in animals

The Arctic tern has the longest migration of all migratory birds. They cover distances of 22,400 km. Among mammals, the champions of migration are gray whales and northern elephant seals, which cover 20,900 km round trip each year.

10. The highest flying bird

Mountain geese are the highest flying birds. There is evidence that they can fly at altitudes of 10,175 meters and above.

11. The slowest animal

The garden snail is the slowest animal, moving at 48 meters per hour.

12. The tallest and longest land animal

The longest and tallest land animal is the giraffe. It can grow up to 6 meters in height, which is roughly equivalent to a two-story building.

13. The fastest animal

The fastest animal is the peregrine falcon. It can reach speeds up to 321 km per hour.

14. The smallest insect

Baby wasps, mimarids are the smallest insects, whose size is approximately 0.46 mm.

15. The longest animal

The longest animals are nemertean worms, the species Lineus longissimus. Their longest representative reaches 55 meters in length.

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Since the topic is very interesting, I propose not to limit ourselves to one type of animal, but to walk through all the “screamers” of the animal world. As it turns out, size doesn't matter in this case...

You might be surprised, but the loudest animal in relation to its body size is the common water bug. It produces noise of 99 decibels. For you to understand the power of bedbug screams, it is enough to go to a concert and sit in the front row. Experts say that a person can hear this bug, despite the fact that it makes sounds from the bottom of the river! If you are interested in the bug, then it should be said that it produces sounds through the friction of two organs, which are smaller in cross section than a human hair! Scientists wonder how this is possible. On the other hand, being perplexed is their profession.

Before moving on to the loudest animal on the planet, let's take a quick look at the animal species that are champions in their class, so to speak. The noisiest animal on the planet, among those lucky enough to run on the ground, is the howler monkey. You can hear this miracle of nature almost 5 kilometers away. Unfortunately, those who heard it in close proximity can only be found in photographs.

The noisiest amphibian in the world is the Caribbean tree frog, that is, the frog. It is said that during the mating season, it is difficult to fall asleep in the Hawaiian Islands. On the other hand, maybe tree frogs remind a person that one should not go there in order to sleep ...

Interesting facts can be gleaned by getting to know the common shrimp better. As it turned out, by clicking their claws, they can produce a sound of almost 190 decibels!

Next on our list are flying champions. The loudest bird is the Guajaro. It is believed that if you want to get acquainted with a flock of these birds, they will not mind at all, however, on the next date they will ask you not to forget the hearing aid.

And closes our noise notes, the noisiest insect named Medvedka. A little vileness can make itself felt from a distance of 550-600 meters, chirping merrily with a sound of 90 decibels.

So we got to our champion. You probably already guessed that the loudest creature on the planet is the blue whale. It is also considered the largest animal on planet Earth. Our friend weighs about 120 tons, which is about the weight of 40 elephants. The whale eats a million calories a day, that is, about a ton of sea food. It is found in the Arctic and Antarctic and leads a rather secluded lifestyle. Whales are able to communicate with each other at a distance of one and a half thousand kilometers. Can you imagine how to yell at the same time? The volume of whale conversations is estimated at 200 decibels, while some of the whale conversations can be caught by a person. It is said that the whale can be heard from a distance of 800 kilometers. I must say that they no longer speak, but sing. What these songs and their genre are about, as always, is not clear to scientists, but they are close to a clue (usually, it is with this expression that they justify their salary). It is known that whales have practically no sight and smell. Apparently that's why they have such impressive voice data. It is a pity, but these beautiful animals, due to the total extermination, are becoming less and less. It remains to be hoped that for the whalers they will perform their loudest arias. Maybe then, already deaf, the hunters will think about it?

We share this planet with over a million different animal species. Given the sheer number of animals we have to study, it's no surprise 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 never expected.

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 cheetah populations currently exist in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania.

Unlike other big cats (which technically belong to the panther genus), cheetahs and cougars cannot roar because they do not have the necessary two-section thyroid cartilage 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 purring, theoretically reproduced through the use of the hyoid bone in the throat. On the other hand, it was once believed that big cats capable of roaring, such as lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, were unable to purr, since 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 dully

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The Basenji is a breed of dog native to Central Africa that is used as a hunting aid. It was first taken from the Congo in ancient times as a gift to the Egyptian pharaohs, but it did not spread to England or America until the mid-1900s.

Basenjis cannot bark due to their narrow throats. As a result, instead of barking, the Basenji makes sounds through a hollow growl that sounds like a purr or howl.

Hunters most likely developed the Basenji's ability not to bark intentionally, as barking may have interfered with hunting by revealing the location of hunters or scaring away prey.

Basenjis are known for their amazing intelligence, as well as their tendency to be stubborn and mischievous. The inquisitive basenjis are more likely to eat anything you leave lying on the floor or crawl over the fence to look around. Also, while Basenjis can certainly learn commands, they may also choose to ignore them.

8. Foxy kuzu growls like a chainsaw stopping

Fox kuzu are marsupials that are widely distributed throughout Australia (and New Zealand after they were introduced there). As opportunistic omnivores, fox kuzu have a tendency to ravage people's gardens, but they have also been known to rob bird nests for eggs.

When the fox kuzu tries to intimidate or scare away a threat, it growls like a chainsaw or a car that is running out of fuel. However, like the barn owl, the fox kuzu can make a terrifying screech for the same purpose.

Fox kuzu fur is extremely light, but also incredibly warm. This makes it look like polar bear fur with a touch of silky mink feel. The Australian Aboriginal people used kuzu fur to create amazingly effective heat-retaining clothing. When Europeans arrived in Australia, they saw great potential for fox kuzu in the established fur trade. In fact, this was the main reason they were introduced to New Zealand (where they caused a bit of a disaster among the local animal species).

7. Elephants make a growl-like noise.

In addition to being able to trumpet, elephants can also roar. In fact, a noise that sounds something like a low growl is their most common way of communicating. Rumbling is caused by a vibrating sound made in the throat.

The purr helps the elephants to organize themselves. For example, when leaving a watering place, elephants use rumbling to line up in their hierarchical structure (females lead the herd, and adult males leave separately). In addition, elephants roar to let other herds know that it is their turn to go to the watering hole. The growl was even used to coordinate the herd in rescuing a drowning baby elephant.

The growl can extend for impressive distances of several kilometers (through the growl, the females let the males know when it's time to mate). Some purrs are so low that only elephants can hear them.

All types of elephants communicate through growls. The growling of baby elephants was a key component of the T-Rex's roar in the 1993 film Jurassic Park.

6. Barn owls do not hoot, but squeal piercingly

The squeal of the barn owl, from which the blood freezes in the veins, is not at all like the usual hoot. The barn owl, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, looks like something out of a horror movie, and a creepy scream only adds to the impression.
The screams usually last on the order of two seconds (and are produced repeatedly, although infrequently). Males call to invite females to inspect the nest they have built, or to scare away a threat. Females, which call much less frequently, usually do so by begging for food from their mates.

Barn owls usually like to nest in old barns. Before barns became widely available to them, barn owls could nest in hollows in trees such as western sycamore, silver maple, and white oak. Barn owls breed twice a year, and both parents take part in raising the young.

Barn owl chicks can also hiss in order to scare off intruders, which is no less creepy than the cry of adults.

5. Guinea pigs can make sounds similar to those made by squeaker toys.

Remember, in childhood, many had such small toys that squeaked when pressed?

Guinea pigs, which are actually quite vociferous, communicate using sounds similar to those squeaky toys. This is called a chirp and is usually used to convey a range of emotions such as excitement, anticipation or hunger. Guinea pigs also express negative emotions through squeaking, such as anger, fear or aggression, but they are usually accompanied by chattering teeth.

Guinea pigs originated in South America, where many used them as a food source. Guinea pigs, also known simply as "pigs", are rodents and are not related to pigs at all. They were perhaps the cheapest source of meat (an alternative to pork) that the English 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.

Moose, larger relatives of deer, are endemic to North America and East Asia. They live in mountainous regions. In the US, they are mostly found in the west, although they could once be found all over the country. They are also called wapiti (a Native American word for light-colored deer). Moose can be up to 2.7 meters tall, including antlers.

The mating season comes with the end of summer. This period is known as "heath" and it is during this period that male moose fight for females. The period of estrus is characterized by an impassioned call, known as "trumpeting," which is a rising, haunting melody, quite different from the sound of the horn, to which it is supposed to sound like. The sound develops into a loud screech-scream, and then abruptly turns into a series of roaring sounds.

The “trumpeting” of moose continues from dusk to dawn and from September to October. This is enough time to collect a large cohort of females, and bore any other forest animal.

3. Maned wolves intimidate with barks mixed with roars

What happens when you combine a lion's roar with a Rottweiler's bark? You will get the barking roar of a maned wolf.

Despite the fact that the International Union for Conservation of Nature has given this animal the status of a species that is close to threatened, 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 canine family, he is actually not a wolf at all and belongs to a completely different, eponymous genus Maned wolves (Chrysocyon). Maned wolves look like foxes on stilts and hunt alone.

The bark-roar of the maned wolf is certainly impressive, but they mostly communicate by smell: they can smell the urine of their own species from more than a kilometer away, and can relay a warning, mating interest, or health data. Unlike many other canids, maned wolves do not howl or bark, but they growl (when they feel threatened) and whine (in greeting).

2. Multi-voiced mockingbirds imitate ... everything

Mockingbirds love to sing, and they don't limit themselves to one genre.

Mockingbirds are found in the New World and are non-migratory birds that can be found in Mexico, the United States, the Bahamas, the Galapagos, 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 aloud. They continue to learn new songs throughout their lives. They play each imitation for about 20 seconds before moving on to the next tune.

Both males and females sing, and they can do it all day long. If you hear a mockingbird singing at night, it is most likely a desperate male hoping to find a female to mate with. If you get tired of their singing, just remember that killing mockingbirds is simply a sin.

1. Foxes scream

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The red 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 distribution range is the most extensive of any carnivore living in the world at the moment (although they are actually omnivores 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 cats. 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 make a loud, high-pitched, scream-like bark that can usually be heard during mating season or during conflict. Foxes also growl during fights.
And now you know what the fox is really saying!

If you hear the deafening bark of a dog, the long-drawn-out meow of a cat, or the raspy croak of a crow, then know that all these sounds are not even close to a deafening roar. blue whale. After all, the blue whale is the loudest animal in the world. Its volume level is 188 dB (decibels), which exceeds even the sound level of jet engines of an airplane taking off, which is 150 dB. Not surprisingly, acoustic instruments can confidently detect a roaring blue whale at a distance of up to 800 km (sound travels better in water than in air).

Blue whale sound

But the blue whale lives in the depths of the ocean, and it is unlikely that many of us will be able to meet them, so it makes sense to find the loudest animals that live on the surface. The record holder among mammals, without a doubt, is (in the illustration to the text), whose cries are heard at a distance of up to 5 km.

howler cries

A frog can compete with a howler coca: This small amphibian, about 4 cm long, can make sounds at a volume of 100 dB, which is comparable to the volume of a playing orchestra.

The sound of a coca frog

And the loudest feathered inhabitant of the planet is a bird guajaro living in South America. Their shrill cries reach up to 100 dB and a visit to one of the caves where guajaros nest can be a real test for your eardrums.

Guajaro bird calls

But if we compare the loudest inhabitant of the planet in proportion to its size, then the bug from the family rowers. The length of its body is only 2 mm, but at the same time, the insect manages to make sounds at a level of 100 dB! Interestingly, the rowing bug makes a powerful sound by rubbing its penis against its stomach.