Go Ad-Free
My Alerts
Moneycontrol
Moneycontrol PRO
Get App Open
In App
News on WhatsApp
News on WhatsApp
Go PRO Now
Open App
Homescience

These 10 Animals Are Louder Than a Rock Concert

Some animals are surprisingly loud—louder than a rock concert! From whales to insects, these creatures use powerful sounds to communicate, warn, or attract mates. Discover 10 wildlife wonders with extreme volume levels.

Sheetal Kumari | June 17, 2025 / 14:46 IST
1/10
Blue Whale: The call of the blue whale is 188 decibels, which is louder than a jet engine, and goes hundreds of miles underwater to talk to other whales. (Image: Canva)
Blue Whale: The call of the blue whale is 188 decibels, which is louder than a jet engine, and goes hundreds of miles underwater to talk to other whales. (Image: Canva)
2/10
Sperm Whale: Sperm whales make clicking sounds up to 230 decibels, which is the highest voice any animal has, for echolocation and conversation in deep oceans. (Image: Canva)
Sperm Whale: Sperm whales make clicking sounds up to 230 decibels, which is the highest voice any animal has, for echolocation and conversation in deep oceans. (Image: Canva)
3/10
Howler Monkey: Howler monkeys can be heard as far as 3 miles away. Their 140-decibel roars ring through rainforests, allowing them to stake out territory and attract mates. (Image: Canva)
Howler Monkey: Howler monkeys can be heard as far as 3 miles away. Their 140-decibel roars ring through rainforests, allowing them to stake out territory and attract mates. (Image: Canva)
4/10
Mantis Shrimp: This vibrant crustacean is able to snap its claw so quickly that it produces a bubble that explodes with a sound of over 200 decibels underwater. (Image: Canva)
Mantis Shrimp: This vibrant crustacean is able to snap its claw so quickly that it produces a bubble that explodes with a sound of over 200 decibels underwater. (Image: Canva)
5/10
Elephant: Elephants convey messages with low-frequency rumbles that can be up to 117 decibels. They spread out several miles and keep herds in contact. (Image: Canva)
Elephant: Elephants convey messages with low-frequency rumbles that can be up to 117 decibels. They spread out several miles and keep herds in contact. (Image: Canva)
6/10
Kakapo: The New Zealand flightless parrot employs a booming, loud mating call at approximately 132 decibels that resonates through forests when they breed. (Image: Canva)
Kakapo: The New Zealand flightless parrot employs a booming, loud mating call at approximately 132 decibels that resonates through forests when they breed. (Image: Canva)
7/10
Bulldog Bat: With high-frequency echolocation calls at about 137 decibels, the bulldog bat is among the world's loudest echolocating mammals. (Image: Canva)
Bulldog Bat: With high-frequency echolocation calls at about 137 decibels, the bulldog bat is among the world's loudest echolocating mammals. (Image: Canva)
8/10
Lion: A lion's roar is 114 decibels and can be heard from 5 miles away. It is employed as a territorial marker and communication method for the pride. (Image: Canva)
Lion: A lion's roar is 114 decibels and can be heard from 5 miles away. It is employed as a territorial marker and communication method for the pride. (Image: Canva)
9/10
Northern Elephant Seal: Bellowing loud, guttural calls while in mating season, males use them to determine dominance. They call out as high as 126 decibels. (Image: Canva)
Northern Elephant Seal: Bellowing loud, guttural calls while in mating season, males use them to determine dominance. They call out as high as 126 decibels. (Image: Canva)
10/10
Cicada: The cicada chorus can reach 120 decibels. Their ear-shattering summer songs are utilized to find mates and saturate predators' ears. (Image: Canva)
Cicada: The cicada chorus can reach 120 decibels. Their ear-shattering summer songs are utilized to find mates and saturate predators' ears. (Image: Canva)

Discover the latest Business News, Budget 2025 News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347