Cats have 32 muscles in each ear
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Cats have 32 muscles in each outer ear, which they use to rotate their ears up to a full 180 degrees—and, of course, to completely ignore us! The real reason for their super-mobile ears, though, is to express emotions and pick up even the faintest sounds with incredible accuracy. So, in a way, our feline friends have superpowers!
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Cats have 32 muscles in each outer ear, which they use to rotate their ears up to a full 180 degrees—and, of course, to completely ignore us! The real reason for their super-mobile ears, though, is to express emotions and pick up even the faintest sounds with incredible accuracy. So, in a way, our feline friends have superpowers!
Cats only have hair in their ears to help keep warm
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While the hair in a cat’s outer ear helps keep them warm, it does much more than that! It also keeps out dirt, dust, and tiny bugs while helping direct sound waves into their ears, making their hearing even sharper. So, never cut your cat’s ear hair!
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While the hair in a cat’s outer ear helps keep them warm, it does much more than that! It also keeps out dirt, dust, and tiny bugs while helping direct sound waves into their ears, making their hearing even sharper. So, never cut your cat’s ear hair!
Dogs have better hearing than cats
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Cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds than dogs, which helps them detect small prey like rats and mice. Plus, our feline friends can rotate their ears independently to pinpoint exactly where a sound is coming from. So, with their super-sensitive hearing, cats make incredible hunters—even in the dark!
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Cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds than dogs, which helps them detect small prey like rats and mice. Plus, our feline friends can rotate their ears independently to pinpoint exactly where a sound is coming from. So, with their super-sensitive hearing, cats make incredible hunters—even in the dark!
Some composers create songs specifically for cats
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Some songs are made just for cats, using sounds and tones that they find calming or interesting. These songs often include purring, bird chirps, and high-pitched notes that match the ones cats use to vocalize. Studies show that many cats respond to this special music by relaxing, purring, or even rubbing against the speaker!
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Some songs are made just for cats, using sounds and tones that they find calming or interesting. These songs often include purring, bird chirps, and high-pitched notes that match the ones cats use to vocalize. Studies show that many cats respond to this special music by relaxing, purring, or even rubbing against the speaker!
Cat ears have a little pouched called Henry’s pocket
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Henry’s pocket is the small, flap-like fold of skin on the outer part of a cat’s ear. Scientists aren’t sure exactly why cats have it, but it may help them hear high-pitched sounds better. It could also make it easier for their ears to bend and move in different directions.
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Henry’s pocket is the small, flap-like fold of skin on the outer part of a cat’s ear. Scientists aren’t sure exactly why cats have it, but it may help them hear high-pitched sounds better. It could also make it easier for their ears to bend and move in different directions.
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