Animal Sounds May 2026

Insects like crickets and grasshoppers are the masters of stridulation—the act of rubbing two body parts together. Most crickets rub a "scraper" on one wing against a "file" on the other. It’s essentially the same principle as a violin bow moving across strings. Percussion

Understanding animal sounds allows us to peer into the complex social lives of the creatures we share the Earth with. Why Do Animals Make Sound? animal sounds

It isn’t just for the moon. Howling helps pack members locate one another over long distances and reinforces social bonds. Insects like crickets and grasshoppers are the masters