Definition of Bellow (sound)
A bellow (/ˈbel.oʊ/ is a type of animal vocalization common amongst bulls and other large animals such as alligator, koala, moose, red deer, cattle, bison and rhinoceros. The bull snake bellows and hisses as a defensive sound. It bellows at first in a short period high amplitude, followed by a longer period of low amplitude before it maintains a constant sound.
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What is Bellow (sound)?
A bellow (/ˈbel.oʊ/ is a type of animal vocalization common amongst bulls and other large animals such as alligator, koala, moose, red deer, cattle, bison and rhinoceros. The bull snake bellows and hisses as a defensive sound.