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Acoustics in the Animal Kingdom

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Insect Stridulation

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The act of producing sound by rubbing together certain body parts, commonly found in insects like crickets and grasshoppers.

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Purring in Cats

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A soft, continuous, vibrating sound made by some species of cats, often when contented or to signify needs.

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Bird Songs

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Complex vocalizations used primarily for attracting mates and territorial defense.

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Penguin Calls

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Varied vocalizations used for individual identification, locating mates or chicks, and territorial defense among penguins.

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Echolocation in Bats

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A technique used by bats to navigate and find food in the dark by emitting sound waves and listening to the echoes that return.

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Rattlesnake Rattle

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A warning signal produced by the shaking of the tail's rattles to deter predators or larger animals.

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Howling in Wolves

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Long-distance communication method used for territorial marking, coordinating with the pack, or signaling location.

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Gibbons Singing

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A complex series of whoops and calls used in establishing territory and pair bonding among gibbons.

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Cicada Song

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Produced by males using tymbals, these are loud, high-pitched sounds used to attract females during the mating season.

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Lion's Roar

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A powerful vocalization used to establish territory, communicate with pride members, and deter competitors.

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Gorilla Chest Beating

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A display behavior in which gorillas beat their chests with their hands to produce a loud sound, signaling strength and deterring rivals.

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Chimpanzee Pant-Hoot

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A loud, distinctive call used by chimpanzees for long-distance communication, to assert territory, and maintain social bonds.

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Infrasound in Elephants

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Low-frequency sounds, below human hearing range, used by elephants to communicate over long distances.

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Bee Waggle Dance

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A figure-eight dance performed by honeybees to communicate the direction and distance of a food source to other bees.

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Whale Songs

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Long, complex sequences of moans, howls, and other vocalizations used to communicate and possibly mate selection among certain whale species.

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Canary Warbles

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Complex and melodic vocal sounds used for mating calls and establishing territory among canaries.

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Frog Croaking

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Vocalizations used by frogs during the breeding season to attract mates or defend territory.

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Hyena Laugh

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A vocalization that sounds like human laughter, used in social communication among hyenas to signal excitement or frustration.

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Dolphin Whistles

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High-pitched vocalizations used by dolphins for social communication and identification among individuals.

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Zebra Braying

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High-pitched sounds somewhat similar to a donkey's bray, used for communication within the herd, especially between mares and their foals.

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Mockingbird Mimicry

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The ability to imitate various sounds, including other bird songs and environmental noises, used for attracting mates and territorial defense.

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Firefly Bioluminescence

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The production of light by living organisms, as seen in fireflies, used for attracting mates and predation.

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Elephant Seal Vocalizations

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Loud, distinctive calls used by male elephant seals during mating competitions and for establishing dominance.

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Ant Pheromones

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Chemical signals used to communicate, organize, and direct activities within an ant colony.

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Peacock Mating Call

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A loud, high-pitched vocalization used by peacocks during mating rituals to attract peahens.

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