Hearing Facts

Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.

Studies show that men tend to have slightly better visual acuity than women, while women generally have more sensitive hearing, particularly at higher frequencies.

Pain occurs when sounds are above 130 db.

The katydid bug hears through small oval openings in its front legs!

When a person dies, hearing is usually the last sense to go.

Edwin Robinson lost his sight and hearing in a truck accident in 1971. Nine years later, he stepped outside during a storm in Maine to rescue his pet chicken — and was struck by lightning. When he woke up the next morning, he could see and hear again. Doctors had no explanation.

Dogs can hear sounds that you cant!

You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.