Elephant vocalizations

Elephants communicate using a variety of vocalizations, including rumbles, snorts, trumpets, and chirps. These sounds can be short or long-lasting and are produced through vibrations in their vocal cords. Rumbles are the most common and can travel long distances through the ground and air, allowing elephants to stay in touch over hundreds of miles. The sounds convey emotions, warnings, social bonds, or coordinate group movements. Some vocalizations, especially in low frequencies, are inaudible to humans but are vital for elephant social interaction and survival. Overall, their vocal communication is a complex and essential part of their social behavior.