Jun 16, 2024

10 animals that use sound to communicate

Sonal Khandelwal

Sound communication

​Animals have evolved fascinating ways to communicate. Here, we explore how ten species use sounds to connect, warn, or attract others within their environments.​

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Bats

​Bats navigate and hunt in the dark using echolocation. Emitting sounds that bounce off objects, they interpret the returning echoes to understand their surroundings and locate prey.​

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Bees

​Bees buzz to communicate with each other. Their buzzing can signal the quality and location of food sources or even initiate a swarm's move to a new location.​

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Dolphins

​Dolphins communicate through clicks and whistles. These sounds are not just for communication but also for echolocation, helping them to navigate and hunt in the ocean depths.​

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Elephants

​Elephants produce infrasonic sounds called trills that are below the human hearing range. These sounds can travel long distances, which is essential for communicating across their significant habitats.​

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Frog

​Frogs are renowned for their croaking, especially during mating seasons. Croaks help them to attract mates and can also deter rivals from entering their territory.​

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Lions

​Lions communicate with deep, mighty roars that can carry over vast distances. These roars convey messages about territory, mating rights, and group coordination.​

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Mouse

​Mice communicate through high-pitched squeaks. These sounds can express various emotions and signals, from warning of danger to calling for mates.​

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Seals

​Seals use barks to communicate, particularly during mating seasons and when raising their pups. These barks vary in pitch and duration depending on the context and message.​

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Songbirds

​Songbirds use their melodious tunes to attract mates and mark their territory. Each species has distinctive songs indicating their health and reproductive success.​

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Wolves

​Wolves use howling as a communication tool within their packs. Howls can convey various messages, from rallying the pack for a hunt to signalling their location.​

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