Are Giraffes Physically Capable of Making Sound?
Yes, giraffes are physically able to make sound, that is to say, that they do have a larynx that contains vocal cords.
However, because of their narrow trachea (windpipe), long neck (6.6-7.9 feet /2-2.4 meters), and comparatively small lung capacity, it is a challenge for them to produce enough airflow to vibrate the vocal cords.
So while they can make various noises, most of the time they choose not to.
Another reason for the lack of vocal communication is that giraffes are great at communicating visually.
They have excellent eyesight, and with their height can see far into the distance. Some of their actions including stamping their feet, tossing their head, and waving their mane.
What Sounds do Giraffes Make?
While they are usually quiet, adult giraffes have been observed using snorts, coughs, hisses, bursts, moans, groans, grunts, whistles, and bellowing sounds. Young calves snort, bleat, mew, and moo.
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