People fitted with synthetic owl ears learn to localize sound (a little) better
People are very good at pinpointing the source of a sound, but not as good as barn owls. With their ears, barn owls can pinpoint the source of a sound with exceptional accuracy, which comes in handy when they hunt for prey at night. Their asymmetrical ears are a unique adaptation in the animal kingdom.
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