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.
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Bulldog Bat: With high-frequency echolocation calls at about 137 decibels, the bulldog bat is among the world's loudest echolocating mammals. (Image: Canva)
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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)
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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)
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Cicada: The cicada chorus can reach 120 decibels. Their ear-shattering summer songs are utilized to find mates and saturate predators' ears. (Image: Canva)
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