Which of the following animals is best able to localize sounds in the vertical plane?
A) humans
B) dolphins
C) cats
D) barn owls

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Barn owls are able to localize sounds in the vertical plane because they have a unique structure of their facial disc and ear openings which enables them to detect differences in sound arrival times and intensity between the upper and lower parts of their field of vision. Humans, dolphins, and cats have some ability to localize sounds in the vertical plane but it is not as precise or specialized as that of barn owls.

Which of the Following Animals Is Best Able to Localize