Animals That Can Hear Ultrasonic Sounds
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19 November 2024
Here are 10 animals known for their ability to detect ultrasonic sounds (frequencies above 20,000 Hz, which are beyond human hearing):
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1. Bats: Masters of echolocation, bats use ultrasonic sounds to navigate and hunt prey in the dark
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2. Dolphins: Use high-frequency clicks and whistles for echolocation and communication
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3. Dogs: Can hear up to 65,000 Hz, which is why dog whistles work effectively
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4. Cats: Have acute hearing up to 64,000 Hz, aiding in hunting small prey
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5. Mice: Communicate using ultrasonic vocalizations, especially during mating
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6. Rats: Utilize ultrasonic frequencies to communicate danger or social cues
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7. Whales: Many species, like sperm whales, use ultrasonic clicks for echolocation
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8. Moths: Have evolved ultrasonic hearing to detect and evade bat predators
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9. Frogs: Some species can hear and respond to ultrasonic calls
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10. Grasshoppers: Use ultrasonic sounds in mating songs and predator detection
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