Animal sounds. Sound effects and natural ambience

Lion Roars Part 3 / Higashiyama Zoo [Roars of Male, Female, and Cub Lions]

Lion Roars Part 3 / Higashiyama Zoo [Roars of Male, Female, and Cub Lions]

This is a sound effect of a lion, recorded naturally at a zoo.

Because it’s a field recording, there are plenty of surrounding sounds like people talking, but since it was captured as video, you can enjoy the lion’s calls while visually taking in the scene.

The vocalizations are recorded clearly, making it a rather fine piece.

the bray of a donkey

Three donkey cries in a row — Donkey crying — Three consecutive

Donkeys make a sound like “pappappa,” as if they were blowing a horn.

They’re similar to horses, but they don’t really neigh like “hihīn.” It’s hard to convey in writing, but their call is close to a trumpet sound.

Maybe their vocal organs are shaped somewhat like a trumpet.

crocodile’s call

crocodile's call

It seems that crocodiles’ calls vary slightly depending on the species, but large crocodiles make a groaning sound like “grrrr…”.

Meanwhile, smaller crocodiles can sometimes make squeaky, puppy-like sounds such as “kyu-kyu.” Still, it’s surprising that crocodiles make sounds at all—animals that live in the water don’t really give the impression of vocalizing much.

Turkey’s call

Turkey's call

There was once a TV program that featured a story about how, if you call out to a flock of turkeys, they start to seem like an enthusiastic audience.

When you shout at the turkeys, they respond with sounds that even kind of resemble “Yeaahhh!”, which is pretty funny (lol).

Bear call [Asian black bear] Ursus thibetanus

Bear call [Asian black bear] Ursus thibetanus

This work features recordings of the Asian black bear, one of the most popular bear species.

Despite their large bodies, they produce surprisingly high-pitched calls, and their powerful volume gives off a distinctly wild atmosphere.

Although the piece was recorded in nature, the birdsong that slips in actually serves as a nice cinematic touch.

moo

moo

A cow’s call is “Moo!” If you live in the countryside, it might be a familiar sound.

Up close, a cow’s moo is surprisingly powerful.

Since cows are kept all over Japan, if you spot one, try getting closer and listening to its voice.

Dog bark

Dog bark

First, the classic dog bark.

It’s said that dogs can communicate with each other through the way they bark.

They change their barking depending on the situation—when asserting their territory, calling to their pack, or seeking affection from their owner.

Many people find the sound dogs make when they’re threatening particularly hard to handle, don’t they?