African Animal Sounds

Experience the sounds of the African savanna! Africa is home to some of the world's most iconic animals, from the majestic roar of lions to the trumpet of elephants. These animals have evolved unique ways to communicate across the vast grasslands and forests of Africa. Discover the sounds of African wildlife and learn about their natural habitats.

Arabian Camel

A camel's hump doesn't store water, but fat that can be converted to energy and water.

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees can learn human sign language and pass it on to their offspring.

Elephant

Elephants are the only mammals that can't jump.

European Cuckoo

Male cuckoos can mimic the call of a sparrowhawk to scare other birds away from their nests.

Giraffe

A giraffe's spots are like human fingerprints; no two have exactly the same pattern.

Gorilla

Gorillas can catch human colds and other respiratory diseases.

Hyena

Hyena 'laughter' is actually a form of communication that can mean different things, from excitement to frustration.

Lion

A lion's roar can be heard from up to 5 miles away.

Lion Cub

Lion cubs are born with blue eyes that change to amber or brown as they grow older.

Rhinoceros

A group of rhinoceros is called a 'crash'.

Sea Lion

Sea lions can slow their heart rates to stay underwater for up to 40 minutes.

Wolf

Wolves can exert up to 1,500 pounds of pressure per square inch with their bite.

Zebra

No two zebras have exactly the same pattern of stripes.