not "funny" for the animals who don't like it

Howls for Hayley Westenra from animal world

NZPA 23 FEb 07 http://www.stuff.co.nz/3971775a1860.html

Internationally renowned Christchurch singer Hayley Westenra is causing a stir in the animal world.

The 19-year-old soprano apparently can hit some notes that can only be heard by animals – and it seems they don't appreciate her finer talents.

A border terrier called Iggy, owned by Westenra's manager, Steve Abbott, went "berserk" in the London studio when she went through her vocal range, The Press newspaper reported today.

A similar incident happened at another studio near Salisbury when llamas in a field next door reacted strangely.

"They were going crazy, making weird sounds. It was really bizarre," the singer said.

Westenra's Christchurch-based mother, Jill, said she hadn't experienced her daughter's animal communication skills first-hand.

"We don't have a dog so we couldn't test it, although our bird always seemed to like her singing," Mrs Westenra said.

"It all sounds quite funny."