12 loudest animals in the world

Have you ever wondered which animals can make the loudest sound? You may have known that whales are the loudest animals in the world, but there are many more of them. Whales are kings of volume when it comes to mammals and the ocean realm. But there are also animals on land that are loud enough to get your attention.

Here is our list of the 12 loudest animals in the world.

• 1. Whale

  Sound: 188-230 dB

  There are 2 different incredible whales, the blue whale and the sperm whale. Blue whales are the largest animals on earth, but they can only make 188 dB of whistling sounds. As for sperm whales, they can make a series of clicking sounds that reach 230 dB. Other sperm whales can hear it even if they are 10 miles away. After all, sperm whales are the loudest animals on earth.

• 2. Tiger pistol shrimp Alpheus bellulus

  Sound: 200 dB

  Since when can shrimp make sounds? No, they don't make any sounds. But tiger pistol shrimps are unique animals with powerful tentacles. These limbs can shoot jets of water at a very high speed, which creates air bubbles. Isn’t it impressive? Not yet. When this air bubble explodes, it creates a shock wave that kills any fish within a 2m radius. This bubble also creates a 200 dB sound, and it's even louder than a shot! The interesting part is that the explosion of the bubble creates a temperature that causes a flash of light every time the shrimp fires.

• 3. Bulldog bats

  Sound: 140 dB

  These bats communicate with a sound known as echolocation, which can reach up to 140 dB, and it can track the movement of fish in the water. Bulldog bats are great at catching fish. However, echolocation is loud to them, but not to humans. It is carried out in the ultrasonic range, which is only from 20 kHz to 200 kHz.

• 4. Kakapo

  Sound: 132 dB

  Similar to a parrot, kakapo (also called an owl parrot) is distinguished by its fame as the loudest birds. They can't actually fly, but at least they have a unique sound. The mating calls of kakapo can reach 132 dB and the sound covers 4 miles.

• 5. Howler monkeys

  Sound: 128 dB

  You can tell from the name that these monkeys have special sonic talents. Most monkeys are loud, and howler monkeys are the loudest of all. Monkeys live in large groups and howl to communicate. Their howl is like a high-pitched noise that can travel up to 3 miles and reaches 128 dB.

• 6. Elephant seals

  Sound: 125 dB

  Male elephant seals are no different from other animals; they make loud noises to attract females. The louder the sound, the more attractive they become. This sound also drives other males away from competing with them. So if they're loud enough, they'll have a couple!

• 7. Cyclochila australasiae

  Sound: 120 dB

  In the insect kingdom, no insect can defeat Cyclochila australasiae, the greengrocer's cicada. Cicadas have special bellies that can make beautiful sounds. This is the music they sing to attract partners that goes up to 120 dB. They also sing in groups to confuse birds and other predators.

• 8. Elephants

  Sound: 117 dB

  Elephants emit a trumpet sound from their trunk, and it reaches 117 dB. The great thing is that you can still hear the elephant 10 miles away when it makes this sound. Elephants make an amazing trumpet sound when they are angry, upset or agitated.

• 9. Lions

  Sound: 110-114 dB

  The King of the Jungle lets out a powerful roar that can be heard from 5 miles away. Their roar is so strong that it helps them define their territory. Lions also use their roar to frighten rival males and other enemies. The great thing is that lions also use roars to communicate with each other in their pride. Just so you know, a lion pride can have a huge territory of up to 160 square miles. This means they don't have to travel to make sure the area is covered. They just roar!

• 10. Hippos

  Sound: 114 dB

  Hippos make a sound like a loud grunt, the volume of which reaches 114 dB. These loud sounds are for communication between other hippos. The grunts emitted are also a warning to drive off predators.

• 11. Hyenas

  Sound: 112 dB

  And here is one of the worst enemies of lions. Well, in fact, some of them sometimes kill lions. Instead of growling, the hyena giggles. And their giggles and hoots reach 112 dB. We humans giggle and laugh when we are happy. However, hyenas giggle and laugh when threatened.

• 12. Grey wolf

  Sound: 90-115 dB

  Grey wolves are famous for their amazing howls. Just like lions, packs of gray wolves have a large territory up to 50 miles. Therefore, they howl to communicate, gather a flock and establish their territory.