What does a large group of hungry wild elephants sound like when you're blocking their path to a nearby village? This. (Sound up! 🔊) | USA TODAY Video

As we know, elephant vocalization plays a key role in their survival in the wild. For this week’s EleFact, we look at a recent study that delved into the complex system of sounds they make, from low-frequency rumbles and roars to high-frequency chirps and squeaks. Much of the research on elephant communication comes from studying African elephants, but we don’t know as much about Asian elephants and their communication strategies, which differ in several ways. It’s important to understand the su