Some animals, including parrots, songbirds, beluga whales, and dolphins, can mimic human speech. These animals are vocal learners and are adept at mimicking noises after hearing them.
The cries of the red fox can sound surprisingly similar to a human in distress.
Some of the species of toothed whales like dolphins and porpoises such as beluga whales and orca can imitate the patterns of human speech. NOC, a captive beluga whale in the United States Navy's Cold Ops program, could mimic some words well enough to confuse Navy divers on at least one occasion.
The bobcat's mating call is not one of those. This bobcat call is one often described as sounding like a woman screaming or moaning in agony. It's not often heard by humans, but trust me, if you hear it, you probably won't disregard it.
Foxes are mostly nocturnal, so you'll see (and hear) them mostly at night. A scream is the most common sound you'll hear from them. When foxes scream, it can be alarming as it sounds like a human scream.
Lyrebirds are gorgeous creatures with an unusual trait–they vocalize like human babies! These aren't the only birds that make unusual sounds, but their cry may be the most troubling to hear if you don't know what it is! Let's take a closer look at the lyrebird and its unique call.
The distinct voice of the Kookaburra sounds like human laughing— some people think! They are carnivorous, preferring mice, bugs, small reptiles and snakes.
The dormouse is a small rodent that spends up to a third of its life hibernating—sleeping and sometimes even snoring!
If you've ever heard a pained cry in the dead of night that sounds like a woman screaming, then you've probably heard a female fox (or 'vixen') letting a male (or 'dog') fox know that she is ready to mate (listen here). These screams are often answered by the 'hup-hup-hup' bark of the dog fox.
Northern Mockingbird. What is this? The Northern Mockingbird is another bird that is known for its ability to mimic the sounds of other birds (and even humans!). One of its most impressive tricks is sounding like it's whistling.
Very few species have been observed imitating human behavior—only orcas, apes, elephants, dolphins and magpies—and now, that list has grown to include house cats.
Parrots also have long, muscular tongues that may be used in modifying sounds. Parrots also have forebrain areas involved in vocal learning and control of vocalization that are not found in other birds. African Gray Parrots are one of the most accomplished mimics.
Researchers say that animals, non-humans, do not have a true language like humans. However they do communicate with each other through sounds and gestures. Animals have a number of in-born qualities they use to signal their feelings, but these are not like the formed words we see in the human language.
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Hill mynahs. Hill mynahs (tropical members of the starling family of birds) are renowned for their ability to mimic the human voice. It has been claimed that the hill mynah is the best talking bird and the best mimic in the world.
Opossum Noises
Baby opossums make noises that sound like sneezing when trying to get their parents' attention. Outside of these special circumstances, though, the pests rarely make audible sounds. Since they are active after dark, opossums are most likely to make sounds at night.
Barn Owls don't hoot the way most owls do; instead, they make a long, harsh scream that lasts about 2 seconds. It's made mostly by the male, who often calls repeatedly from the air. Females give the call infrequently. A softer, more wavering version of this is termed a purring call.
The most commonly heard call of the Large-tailed Nightjar is a monotonous series of hollow “chonk, chonk, chonk…” notes which sound a bit like a distant chopping or knocking on wood. These sounds are most frequently given just after dusk or just before dawn.
The most common call is a raspy mew that sounds like a cat. Catbirds also make a loud, chattering chek-chek-chek and a quiet quirt.
If anyone sleeping near you has ever complained about groaning or moaning at night, you may have a rare sleep disorder called catathrenia. It makes you produce those sounds and hold your breath while you sleep.
Playing sounds of nature, like the waves crashing in on the beach, or the trickle of water in a stream may be just enough to block out your partner's snores. Sometimes listening to classical music or a constant drumbeat, for example, will work, and there are lots of sleep apps available on the market.
The Double-crested Cormorant makes deep, guttural grunts that sound a bit like an oinking pig. They grunt when taking off or landing, or during mating or aggressive displays, but otherwise are generally silent.
The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.
A lyrebird has been filmed mimicking the ear-splitting wail of a human baby. If you were blindfolded, the bird's noises could fool you for a sobbing child.