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Being heard

Let it carry.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

3 species

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

American Bullfrog

Species principle: Amplification

Let it carry.

A small body can command space when its signal carries far enough.

American Bullfrogs use deep, resonant calls from ponds and wetlands to attract mates and defend breeding territories. Their enlarged vocal sacs amplify the call across water.

Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Horned Screamer

Species principle: Horned Identity

Sound the horn.

Unusual details can become part of your signal.

Horned screamers have a distinctive head horn and loud calls used in wetland territories and social signaling.

Tree Hyrax (Dendrohyrax arboreus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Tree Hyrax

Species principle: Night Voice

Call from the bark.

A small body can fill the dark when its signal belongs to the trees.

Tree Hyraxes are nocturnal, tree-dwelling mammals with gripping feet and loud calls that carry through forest at night.

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