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March 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM
European Hedgehogs' Hearing Might Be Attuned to Ultrasonic Sounds. The Discovery Could Help Scientists Save the Declining Species
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists discovered European hedgehogs may hear ultrasonic sounds, a finding that could lead to sound-based deterrents to protect the declining species from vehicles and equipment.
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