01/08/2026
Have you ever looked at your cat and thought what are you hearing I can’t? Cats not only have exceptional hearing, but they have the ability to rotate their ears 180 degrees.
Your average cat’s range of hearing is much higher than that of humans, and it allows them to hear ultrasonic noises alerting them to the presence and location of small animals, like rodents, with stunning accuracy.
Not only are cats adept at hearing, but their ears also have an astonishing 32 muscles, which can rotate 180 degrees. Even more impressive, each ear can move independently from the other to allow them to pinpoint where any interesting sounds are coming from.
Cats ears do more than pick up sounds. They also help them keep their balance and, along with their tails and whiskers, are a good indicator of cat body language.