Askiitians Tutor Team
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Animals communicate using infrasonic and ultrasonic sound for various purposes, such as navigation, mating, and hunting. Here are some examples of animals that use these types of communication:
Animals that communicate using infrasound (low-frequency sound below the range of human hearing, typically below 20 Hz):
Elephants: Elephants produce infrasound to communicate over long distances with other members of their herd.
Whales: Various whale species, such as humpback whales and blue whales, use infrasound for communication and navigation. Their songs can travel for hundreds of miles underwater.
Giraffes: Giraffes have been observed producing infrasound during social interactions.
Alligators and Crocodiles: These reptiles can produce infrasound during vocalizations, especially in the context of courtship and territory disputes.
Hippos: Hippos use infrasound to communicate with each other, particularly during territorial disputes.
Animals that communicate using ultrasound (high-frequency sound above the range of human hearing, typically above 20,000 Hz):
Bats: Bats are well-known for using ultrasound for echolocation to navigate and locate prey in the dark.
Dolphins: Dolphins communicate with each other using a combination of clicks and whistles, some of which are in the ultrasonic range.
Moths and some insects: Certain moths and insects use ultrasonic signals for mating and avoiding predators.
Rodents: Some rodents, like mice and rats, produce ultrasonic vocalizations that are used in various social contexts, including communication between pups and adult individuals.
Certain species of birds: Some birds, such as swiftlets and oilbirds, use ultrasonic calls for navigation and communication in dark environments like caves.
Certain species of whales: Some toothed whales, like sperm whales, produce ultrasonic clicks for echolocation and communication.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more animals across various species that use infrasound and ultrasound for communication and other purposes.