Sociality Enhances Auditory Thresholds and Binaural Hearing in Rodents

This study investigates how social behavior influences auditory processing in rodents. Using auditory brainstem responses, researchers found that social species, especially group-living and monogamous rodents, have better auditory sensitivity and binaural hearing processing compared to solitary species. These findings suggest that sociality may play a role in the evolution of auditory capabilities in rodents.

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