Most of the time, animal noises match the animal. Horses neigh and it works. Dogs bark, and their sound generally matches the size of the dog. Even elephants trumpeting suits them perfectly, with their long noses acting like natural horns.

But there is one animal whose noise just does not match their species, and a recent TikTok video shared by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has us rolling—it’s that funny! Did you know that baby rhinos actually sound like a teenage girl dipping her toe into a cold pool of water? Honestly, that’s exactly what it sounds like.

Tytan, a newly rescued black rhino, was enjoying some time at the local water hole when his excited voice took over. He sounds like a high-pitched clarinet, yet he has the body of a Mack truck. Apparently, they make other noises too—like huffs and snorts—but this particular squeaky noise is their favorite one to use when they’re excited.

Just like with human babies, the caregivers learn each animal’s individual sounds, which helps them interpret what the rhinos want, need, or are feeling every time they “speak.” It’s also interesting to note that once animals learn to make noise, they don’t stop—much like a human baby who discovers their voice and can’t resist using it—all the time!

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Viewers React to Tytan’s New Sound

Tytan’s unexpected squeak took fans of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust by surprise. @sheryllpetrosky said, “Not at all what I thought! Little sounds from a large animal!” while @heythere.itssteph joked, “Ok, but what is he telling us, ‘cause we need to know now!”

Tiktoker @JaneLustwerk admitted, “I am already in love with him, and this just makes him all the more lovable! He can communicate just like other animals can & that’s wonderful!”

We agree with many of Tytan’s followers—he’s absolutely adorable, and we’re already in love too! Honestly, having a ringside seat to the world of wild animals as they’re rehabilitated and reintegrated into their natural habitats is incredible, and we can’t wait to see more of this sweet black rhino as he continues his journey.

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Nov 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.