July 20, 2023

Roosters’ crows are about 130 decibels, roughly the same loudness measured near a jet taking off. The auditory canals in a rooster’s head partially close when its beak is open. This prevents roosters from going deaf from their own crowing.

Ah, summer. In many parts of the world, summer is the time of year when the cicadas are buzzing so loudly that you can hardly hear yourself think. Amid the din, two thoughts come to mind: Why are the cicadas carrying on so loudly? And how on earth are they able to achieve such an ear-shattering

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Roosters’ crows are about 130 decibels, roughly the same loudness measured near a jet taking off. The auditory canals in a rooster’s head partially close when its beak is open. This prevents roosters from going deaf from their own crowing.

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Why are cicadas so noisy?