Ever feel like you are constantly surrounded by noise? Whether it be the sounds of people, cars or animals, sometimes we crave a little peace and quiet.
But that is not always possible to achieve.
In fact, there are some places on Earth where there is no sound at all due to its remoteness from civilization and often this is because the animals that live there live silent lives.
If you’re looking for a break from noise pollution then this blog post will help you find the 10 quietest animals in the world.
Actually, there are plenty of animals who whisper instead of shout – 10 of them right here on this list.
So next time you want to avoid a raucous crowd or just need some peace and quiet, check out these 10 creatures who never make much noise at all.
10. The Pygmy Killer Whale
The pygmy killer whale is a toothed whale, or odontocete, and the smallest member of the sea creature family that also includes dolphins.
It measures 4-5 meters in length and weighs around 250 kilograms on average.
Found in all oceans, this dolphin only lives in groups of 3 to 5 members, and generally feeds on fish and squid.
It has been observed leaping out of the water vertically as high as 1 meter above the ocean’s surface, a behavior attributed to communication between whales.
9.The Warbling Vireo
The warbling vireo is a small song bird that only measures about 6.7 cm long. It is found in the eastern United States and Canada, usually near woods or coniferous forests.
Its voice can be described as a wheezy warbling sound that is hardly audible at a distance of 4-5 meters away.
This bird is one of the most common vireos in North America, and can also be found in some Central American countries.
8. The Northern Pygmy Owl
Pygmy owls have been discovered in 18 Pacific islands, including Hawaii, and throughout the North, Central and South Americas.
They are so-named because they are very small birds measuring only 10-15 cm in length (about 4 inches).
They have also been called elf owls, wood owls and miniature owl.
Western pygmy owls are found in North America and Canada, while the other species live only in South America.
7. The Pennant Winged Nightjar
The nightjar is a large bird measuring 23-26 centimeters in length.
It is the largest species of nightjar found in North America and Canada. Its wingspan is about 50 centimeters, or 20 inches
This bird is so-named because its wings are thought to have a great span like an owl’s, but only at night when it flies high above us with a loud “whoo-hoo” sound.
In the daytime, it is usually mistaken for a cuckoo or swallow because of its small size and shape.
It is also found in some South American countries like Cuba, Brazil and Argentina.
6. The Southern Toadfish
The southern toadfish (also called the toad sculpin) is a colorful fish that can be found in the South Pacific, North America and Australia.
It can grow up to 50 cm (20 inches) in length, making it one of the largest members of its family.
It is generally found on muddy bottoms near estuaries and marine coasts where there are weeds or roots for attachment.
5. The Fairy Martin
The fairy martin is a small bird measuring only 25-27 cm in length, or 9.8-10 inches.
It can be found in Australia and on the islands of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu (in the Pacific).
Despite its name, it is not related to any kind of “fairy,” but instead is part of the swallow family.
It is named for its very small size, and can only be heard from a distance with its quiet chirping sound.
4. The Tapered Snout Barbel
The tapered snout barbels is a tropical species of catfish known by various names like longnose bellied catfish, pygmy barbel, pike catfish and river catfish.
It is a small fish that measures only about 15 cm (5.9 inches) in length, and has a short distensible tube-like snout with barbels on its upper jaw.
This fish lives in Southeast Asia and surrounding regions like Borneo, Indonesia and Malaysia.
3. The Pygmy Killer Whale (Sousa Tip)
The pygmy killer whale is a toothed whale, or odontocete, and the smallest member of the sea creature family that also includes dolphins.
It measures 4-5 meters in length and weighs around 250 kilograms on average. It can live in deep water or coastal areas, and is found generally along the Pacific Northwest coast of the United States.
2. The Dwarf Lanternshark
The dwarf lanternshark is a small shark usually only measuring about 13-15 cm (5-6 inches) long.
It is dark brown to blackish in color with white spots all over its body. It can be found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly off of New Guinea and Fiji.
1. The Pygmy Jerboa
The pygmy jerboa is a rodent that lives in Central Asia, including Mongolia and China’s Xinjiang province.
It measures only about 3 cm (about 1 inch) in length.
It has large eyes and ears, a long tail (about the same length as its body), soft fur, small claws and feet that are sensitive enough to discern between objects as thick as 0.6-1 cm (about 1/4 of an inch).
Final Words
It’s not always easy to tell when an animal is around, but some animals are so quiet that you might walk right past them without noticing.
The noise a creature makes can depend on its habitat and lifestyle — the tiniest of creatures like insects don’t need any sound at all.
However, it doesn’t mean they’re not there; these 10 quiet animals have been spotted across the world.
Which one would be your favorite?
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