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Some animals that rely a lot on hearing (such as owls, who have one ear lower than the other) have asymmetrical hearing, which allows them to better determine from where a sound is coming from, depending on which ear it reaches first.

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Nocturnal animals use asymmetrical hearing to detect the direction of sound more accurately and localize potential prey or predators in the dark. By having one ear positioned higher or lower than the other, they can determine whether a sound is coming from above or below them, helping them navigate and hunt efficiently in low-light conditions.

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how do noctunal animals use asymmetrical hearing

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