Some elephants have been trained to play simple musical instruments like harmonicas, drums, and even pianos with their trunks.

Elephants

Trained sea lions have been known to play horns and other instruments by honking them with their noses.

Sea Lions

Certain parrot species, like the African Grey Parrot, have shown the ability to mimic and even improvise musical melodies.

Parrots

Cockatoos

Some cockatoos are known for their rhythmic abilities, and they can be trained to play small drums or other percussive instruments.

Whales

Certain whale species, such as the humpback whale, are known for their complex and melodic vocalizations that could be considered musical in nature.

Songbirds

Birds like the lyrebird and the European starling can mimic a wide variety of sounds, including musical notes and tones.

Gorillas

Koko, a famous gorilla, was taught to play the recorder and keyboard, demonstrating an ability to create simple musical sequences.

Dolphins

Dolphins have been observed creating sounds by tapping or blowing on objects underwater, and some of these sounds could be interpreted as musical.