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Apr 18, 2025

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From Sperm Whale To Tiger Pistol Shrimp: 8 Loudest Animals On Earth


Lion

According to Hushcity Soundproofing, lions can roar up to 110 db, which can travel 5 miles away.

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Cicadas

One of the loudest insects, Cicadas, sing to attract mates, which can reach 135 db.

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Tiger Pistol Shrimp

With speckles of orange and brown, the unique Tiger Pistol Shrimp can produce a sound louder than a gun, reaching up to 200 db.

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Elephant

Elephants, the largest living land animals, can trumpet at up to 117 decibels to express excitement, distress, or anger.

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Blue Whale

The largest animal on earth, the Blue Whale, can whistle call up to 188 db, which travels 500 miles underwater.

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Greater Bulldog Bat

The loudest bat amongst the bats, the Greater Bulldog Bat, can make sounds up to 140 db.

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Howler Monkey

As the name suggests, the Howler Monkey, can howl up to 128 db, similar to an ambulance siren. 

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Sperm whale

Although the blue whale is louder over long distances, the sperm whale holds the title of the loudest animal on Earth, producing clicking sounds that can reach up to 230 db.

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