By Sakshi Sah
Published Aug 24, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Top 10 loudest animals around the world

Sperm whales are one of the loudest animals on Earth. The sperm whale's vocalisations are all based on clicking.

Tiger pistol shrimp tops the list as the loudest living animal, due to the noise it makes topping over 200 dB.

Atlantic spotted dolphins live only in the Atlantic Ocean's warm and tropical waters. They usually form groups of five to 50 but sometimes travel in groups of up to 200.

Lions have the loudest roar of all the big cats. The roar is so loud that it can be heard up to 5 miles away and reaches 114 decibels.

The African Cicada is the loudest insect in the world, with a recorded sound of 107 dB.

Hippos make a lot of noise. Their wheeze honks can be heard more than a half-mile away, and their verbal repertoire includes grunts, bellows and squeals.

Spotted Hyenas have a call that sounds like they are laughing. They make that sound when they are excited or nervous.

Elephant seals produce thunderous, rumbling calls that can be heard over long distances and serve to establish dominance and attract mates.

The roosters are very loud. Their sound also serves to establish their territory and communicate with other roosters.

Gray wolves produce a range of sounds, including haunting howls that can travel for miles. These howls help them communicate with pack members.

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