Their sounds include growls, roars, chuffs, hisses, whines, and purrs. These sounds often denote frustration, excitement, communication with cubs, or as a warning to potential threats. Additionally, polar bears can also be quite silent, especially when hunting, to avoid alerting their prey.

Polar bears live quiet and solitary lives most of the time, but when they need to communicate, they do have a range of vocalizations. The polar bear’s sounds include moaning, jaw-chopping, growling, blowing, hissing, whimpering, throaty rumblings, braying, squalling, smacking, roaring and chuffing.

While polar bears are generally considered silent compared to other bear species, they can produce vocalizations, including growls, roars, and chuffing noises. Vocalizations can be used during mating, territorial disputes, or interactions between mothers and cubs. Polar bears primarily use growls and roars during aggressive encounters.