Loudest Animals on Earth

23/SEPTEMBER /2023

Blue Whale 

The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth and produces some of the loudest sounds. Their songs, which can travel for hundreds of miles underwater, can reach volumes of up to 188 decibels. 

Elephant 

Elephants produce low-frequency vocalizations, often below the threshold of human hearing. Some of their calls can travel long distances and are used for communication within the herd. 

Sperm Whale 

Sperm whales are known for their clicks, which they use for echolocation and communication. These clicks can be extremely loud, reaching over 230 decibels 

Lion 

Lions are famous for their roars, which can be heard up to 5 miles away in ideal conditions. Roaring is used for communication between pride members and as a  territorial display. 

American Alligator 

Male alligators produce low-frequency bellows that can carry for long distances during mating season. These bellows can reach around 90 decibels in volume. 

Howler Monkey 

Howler monkeys are known for their distinctive howling calls, which can be heard up to 3 miles away in dense forests. These calls are used for territory marking and communication among group members. 

Cicadas 

Male cicadas are incredibly loud insects. They produce a buzzing or clicking noise, which can reach up to 120 decibels, primarily to attract mates. 

Kakapo 

The kakapo, or night parrot, is a critically endangered bird native to New Zealand. It's known for its loud booming calls that can travel long distances to attract  potential mates. 

Greater  Bulldog Bat 

These bats use echolocation calls to locate prey. The intensity of their calls can reach up to 140 decibels, making them one of the loudest bats. 

Giant Panda 

Although not known for vocalization, giant pandas can produce loud bleating sounds during the mating season, which can be surprisingly loud considering their size.