The 5 Senses Animals Have That Humans Don't

Some senses go beyond human perception. These animals have incredible senses that humans don’t have.

By Allison Futterman
Oct 12, 2023 6:00 PM
Wild fox hunts mice in the field
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Humans have sophisticated senses that have been well-developed over time. We have an excellent sense of sight — thanks to retinal photoreceptors (rods and cones). We also have a strong sense of hearing that ranges between 20 to 20,000 hertz

Along with that, we have a robust sense of smell that helps us detect dangers such as fire and if food has gone bad. While we have sharpened senses, there are many animals that surpass us. In fact, animals possess some impressive senses that people don’t have. Let’s look at five of them.

1. Echolocation

Echolocation is a remarkable ability found in certain animals that allows them to locate objects using sound waves for various purposes.

What Is Echolocation?

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