What's The World's Loudest Animal
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The sperm whale is the loudest animal in the world, capable of producing clicks at an astonishing 230 decibels.
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The sound is powerful enough to shatter eardrums and travel thousands of miles underwater.
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These intense sounds are used for echolocation to hunt for prey in the deep, dark ocean.
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Sperm whales produce their powerful vocalisations, called clicks, by forcing air through their nasal tissues.
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This sound is then amplified by the spermaceti organ, a specialised organ in the whale's massive head.
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These clicks act like sonar, allowing the whale to navigate and map its surroundings.
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The sheer intensity is a biological adaptation for survival in the deep, dark ocean.
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A sperm whale's 230 decibels are significantly louder than a jet engine's 150 decibels.
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