By Sheetal Kumari | October 15, 2024
The blue whale is the loudest animal on the planet, producing low-frequency calls up to 188 decibels, with frequencies ranging from 10 to 40 Hz.
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A lion’s roar can be heard from 5 miles away, with its rumbling frequency around 50 to 60 Hz, reaching 114 decibels.
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This tiny shrimp generates a snapping sound at high frequencies of around 200 decibels, typically between 2 to 4 kHz, powerful enough to stun prey.
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Howler monkeys emit deep roars that can reach 140 decibels, with frequencies from 500 Hz to 4 kHz, allowing them to communicate across dense forests.
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The mantis shrimp creates a sharp cracking sound at around 200 decibels, with frequencies ranging from 1 to 5 kHz, showcasing its incredible power!
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Elephants use infrasonic frequencies, as low as 14 Hz, to communicate over vast distances, with their calls reaching 117 decibels.
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The bulldog bat uses high-pitched echolocation clicks, reaching 140 decibels at frequencies between 20 to 100 kHz to hunt at night.
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The Kakapo emits deep, booming calls during the breeding season, resonating at a low frequency of 125 Hz and a volume of 132 decibels.
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Male elephant seals produce deep, aggressive calls at frequencies between 200 to 300 Hz, with their sounds reaching up to 126 decibels during battles for mates.
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Sperm whales generate the loudest sounds of any animal, with clicks reaching 230 decibels at ultrasonic frequencies up to 20 kHz.
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