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Hearing range of domestic cat

Hearing range of the domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2022

The hearing range of the domestic cat is one of the broadest among all the mammals. A study published in 1985 concluded that “the hearing range of the cat for sounds of 70 dB extends from 48 Hz to 85 … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, hearing
'You've got eyes in the back of your head' applies to cats more than humans as they have swivelling ears

Domestic cats have ‘eyes in the back of their heads’

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 17, 2021

If you are a native English speaker, you have probably heard the of saying “have eyes in the back of your head”. It applies to a person who is aware of what is going on behind them and around them … continue reading…

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Cat Ear Positions - Ears Forward

How many muscles in a cat’s tail and ears?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2021

Tail muscles mainly consist of the following 6 on both sides: M. sacrocaudalis dorsalis medialis (SDM); M. sacrocaudalis dorsalis lateralis (SDL); M. coccygeus lateralis (CL); M. coccygeus medialis (CM); M. sacrocaudalis ventralis lateralis (SVL) and M. sacrocaudalis ventralis medialis (SVM) … continue reading…

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Strange cat ears

Semi-abstract picture of cat anatomy: ears

PoC avatarPosted on May 4, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2021

Here is a picture of a part of the domestic cat anatomy that is semi-abstract because the ears are so strange. The image immediately appealed to me as suitable to make a puzzling picture. They are the ears of an … continue reading…

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Human vestigial ear flap movements

Humans try to move their ear flaps just like cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2020

We know how mobile the visible part of the cat’s ear is. They have over 30 muscles to move their ear flaps (pinnae). They often listen to sounds behind them without turning their head towards the sound. It’s impressive and … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat ears | 1 Reply
Comparison of upper frequency hearing limit for cats and humans

Why can cats hear better than humans?

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2020

By ‘better’ I presume that the question refers to being able to hear a wider range of frequences in which case the answer is as follows: As cats do not produce ultrasonic calls (sounds above 20 kHz), their ability to … continue reading…

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What are lynx ear tufts?

PoC avatarPosted on August 14, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2019

What are lynx ear tufts? Answer: they are tufts of hair (a bunch of hairs growing together) emerging out of the top of the ear flaps (pinnae) of the cat. The word ‘lynx’ in the description refers to the lynx … continue reading…

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Serval cub with huge ears for sound hunting of rodents in long grass in Africa

Why can cats hear ultrasound?

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2019

Cats can hear ultrasound to enhance their ability to detect high-frequency sounds produced by rodents which communicate in the 20-50 kHz range (mouse squeaks). Small cats are therefore well-equipped to detect the sounds of their prey. Ultrasound is sound waves … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged african serval, cat anatomy, cat ears, cat senses, hearing, sand cat anatomy
Satellite-dish ears of the serval. Photo: Pinterest and in public domain.

The satellite-dish ears of the serval

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 17, 2020

The two pictures on this page show us the satellite-dish ears of the serval, a lanky, medium-sized wild cat species. The pictures show youngsters and the ears are proportionally larger making them very noticeable. “The servals long legs [the longest … continue reading…

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Sensitive cat ears

What is the hearing range of a cat?

PoC avatarPosted on April 14, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 5, 2022

Whereas humans can hear up to 20,000 cycles per second (cps) or 20kHz, cats can detect sounds as high as 60,000 to 80,000 cps (80kHz). At the low end of audible frequencies cats hear between 20 and 55 cps (20-55 … continue reading…

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Are Cat Ears Supposed to Be Hot?

Do cats hate loud music?

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2018

Yes, domestic cats hate loud music and shouting. These loud sounds are torture to the cat’s delicate hearing apparatus. A cat’s ears are much more sensitive to sound than the ears of his or her owner. They hate noisy homes. … continue reading…

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Are cat ears supposed to be hot?

Are Cat Ears Supposed to Be Hot?

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2017 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2020

Yes, cat ears are supposed to be hot for the simple reason that the blood vessels in the ear flaps are very near the surface and there is very little hair or fat between a person’s touch and the ear. … continue reading…

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Cat with Mickey Mouse ears

Cat With Mickey Mouse Ears

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2016

The photo looks genuine but when I look at it I can’t believe it is real! It is strange. I can’t see any photo editing but perhaps someone better than me will correct me. On the basis that this photo … continue reading…

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Cat’s Field of Hearing

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2015 by Michael BroadFebruary 10, 2015

Because the domestic cat has 32 ear muscles compared to our measly six, (s)he can move the outer parts of each ear (the ear flap or pinna) through about 180 degrees. In addition each ear can be moved independently of … continue reading…

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What are Ocelli?

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2015 by Michael BroadFebruary 5, 2015

Ocelli, in relation to wild cats, refers to round, white or light-colored, eye-spots on the back of the ears (the ear flaps – ‘pinnae‘). “Ocellus” is the singular. The most common example is on the wings of butterflies. For domestic … continue reading…

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