Kea bird in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.

7 Surprising animal sounds

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From rumbles and chirps to whines and whistles, animals can produce dozens of different sounds for different purposes.

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You might recognise an image of a kiwi, cheetah or rhino but do you know what they sound like? Here are some of the most weird, surprising and unexpected animal noises you’ve ever heard.

Rhino

Kiwi

Dolphin

Cheetah

Koala

Elephants

Kea

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