growling
Sign in to saveGrowling is a low, guttural vocalization produced by animals as an aggressive warning but can also be found in other contexts such as playful behaviors or mating. Different animals will use growling in specific contexts as a form of communication. In humans, low or dull rumbling noises may also be emitted when they are discontent with something or they are angry, although this human sound is often termed "groaning" & "grunting".
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- Growling anatomy
- Growling in canines
- Function of aggressive growling
- Functions of non-aggressive growling
- See also
- References
Growling is a low, guttural vocalization produced by animals as an aggressive warning but can also be found in other contexts such as playful behaviors or mating. Different animals will use growling in specific contexts as a form of communication. In humans, low or dull rumbling noises may also be emitted when they are discontent with something or they are angry, although this human sound is often termed "groaning" & "grunting".
Animals that growl include felines, bears, canines and crocodilians. The animals most commonly known for growling are canines, bears, and felines.