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Owls have amazing, highly developed hearing.
Owls' ears are placed asymmetrically on their heads, one slightly higher than the other. This increases their ability to distinguish sounds, where they are coming from, and how far away they are. This is particularly helpful for owls when they are hunting at night. Barn owls are believed to have better hearing than any other animal and can even hear a human heart beat. A blindfold and an open area to play in.