Whines
The Gallery - Bull Behavior and Vocalizations
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Whines are generally higher-pitched, drawn-out vocalizations that last one or more seconds in length. They can range from a single, monotone note, to
more of a "wavy" sounding vocalization. Whines often end with "breathy" sounds as the bull cuts off the vocalization. Often these are used to express a
higher level of intensity in the "feeling" a bull has for a particular situation or vocalization he may have heard.
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Huffs
Huffs are breathy sounds that sound exactly as the name implies—a "huff." Bulls "Huff" by accentuating the sound of air passing over their vocal chords and
through their windpipe as they breathe. Huffs can be delivered individually, or in strings, and can range in volume from very quiet and almos... -
Glunks
Glunks are guttural "popping" noises made by bulls that sound somewhat similar to their name—glunk. Sometimes heard as a single "note" (glunk) and
sometimes as a double "note" (ga lunk), glunks can be delivered individually or in strings, and can range in volume from very quiet and almost inaudib... -
Early Morning Bulging Bulls
What You'll See:
In this sequence, you'll see a herd bull trying to maintain a harem of cows while scent-checking and "courting" a cow that is likely close to coming into peak estrous. You'll also see, and hear, several other bulls in the immediate area chasing cows, trying to steal the primary ...
