It’s not entirely clear why animals respond to music, explain our readers, but it could remind them of the wild ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. While animals like the cheetah and peregrine falcon show off their ...

Can you differentiate the cry of an Antarctic Weddell seal from the song of an emperor penguin? How about the bellows of a howler monkey from a warthog’s rumbling roar? The animal kingdom is filled ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Fast animals get plenty of attention for their incredible feats of speed. But what about animals ...

While speed often captures attention, many animals thrive by moving slowly, conserving energy and avoiding predators. From the banana slug to the dwarf seahorse, these creatures demonstrate that a ...

Audio engineers share their silliest sound stand-ins and the surprising challenges of using real animal sounds in today's games. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A rustle among the great oak trees of a deciduous forest. The swish of a tail, deep in the tropical rainforest. The soft, deep breaths of a giant in slumber. The hushed footsteps of a four-legged ...

Ambience (sic) is a popular sleep sound app for Android. It features a clean, simple UI along with a variety of calming sounds. They include things like rain, waves, crickets, and even some music. It ...

Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to ...