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Certain words in the English language represent animal sounds: the noises and vocalizations of particular animals, especially noises used by animals for communication. The words can be used as verbs or interjections in addition to nouns , and many of them are also specifically onomatopoeic .
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In 1998, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Folkways Records, Smithsonian Folkways issued a digitally remastered version of Sounds of North American Frogs. The reissue included a 41-page booklet, an introduction by herpetologist Richard G. Zweifel , and a mention of the decline in amphibian populations .
Lordosis behavior (/ l ɔːr ˈ d oʊ s ɪ s / [1]), also known as mammalian lordosis (Greek lordōsis, from lordos "bent backward" [1]) or presenting, is the naturally occurring body posture for sexual receptivity to copulation present in females of most mammals including rodents, elephants, cats, and humans.
Calls vary in frequency (14 Hz [4] to 70,000 Hz [5]) and function. One of the main purposes of females vocalizing is the induction of mate guarding behavior in males. [6] Conversely, calls may also be used in order to attract high ranking mates who can prevent intercourse with the initial partner. [7] This is done to incite male mate competition.
“I have people who call me and cry more than I do.” The Connecticut native moved to upstate New York last April to start “ P’Nut’s Freedom Farm ,” a nonprofit animal rescue he operates ...
The American red squirrel is variously known as the pine squirrel or piney squirrel, North American red squirrel, chickaree, boomer, or simply red squirrel. The squirrel is a small, 200–250 g (7.1–8.8 oz), diurnal mammal that defends a year-round exclusive territory.
Mating Call is a studio album by jazz musician Tadd Dameron with saxophonist John Coltrane, issued in early 1957 on Prestige Records. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was recorded at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder in Hackensack, New Jersey .