Listen to the chirpy sounds of an adult zebra. They make a surprising amount of noise - and have 4 distinct sounds (bark, bray, snort, nicker).
A barking zebra can be communicating both a greeting or a type of zebra call to grab another’s attention. This makes it a rather commonly heard sound among zebra herds – it’s the “what’s up” of zebra talk.
The zebra’s high-pitched contact call or bray is so similar to the yapping of little dogs that some experts describe it as a bark. The zebra’s shrill bark sounds a bit wheezy, and consequently, others sometimes equate zebra sounds with hiccupping.
Zebras are a common sight on the African plains. But what sound does a zebra make? Let’s explore the various noises of these monochrome grazers.
Zebras are actually kinda noisy. What sound does a zebra make? In this post, you'll learn about 4 primary zebra sounds, barks, and noises. And what each sound means.
Here is a typical high pitch barking and whinnying of Zebra. This is of the Plains Zebra - found in East African Savannah.