Every 4th of July we receive reminders not to have pets (cats and dogs) join us for fireworks displays because of their sensitive hearing. This prompted me to research what animal has the best hearing in the world.
The answer is an insect. Yes, all insects are animals.
The average human hearing ranges between 20 Hz and 20 kHz and we have three muscles that assist us in completing the hearing process. This list is from a few different websites including bioexplorer.netand hearinghealthusa.
The top ten are listed below
This is very fascinating information but my question is can they identify each sound? For example can they discern a jackhammer from a crying baby? Or is it just a noise to them?
If you are interested in cats you might want to check this out.
Why do they meow? Why do they nap so much? Why do they have whiskers? Cats, and their undeniably adorable babies known as kittens, are mysterious creatures. Their larger relatives, after all, are some of the most mystical and lethal animals on the planet. Many questions related to domestic felines, however, have perfectly logical answers. Heres a look at some of the most common questions related to kittens and cats, and the answers cat lovers are looking for.
If you are a dog enthusiast here is some information for you.
To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.
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