NewzResearchers from Curtin University and the Taronga Conservation Society in Australia have conducted hearing tests on two Australian sea lions and two long-nosed fur seals at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. The study, detailed in two papers published in the journals Animals and Conservation Physiology, aims to determine how these marine mammals perceive anthropogenic noise in their environment.
The findings provide data on the auditory capabilities of these species, offering insights into how human-generated sound may impact their behavior and survival. By establishing baseline hearing thresholds, the research contributes to a better understanding of the sensory challenges faced by pinnipeds in increasingly noisy marine habitats.
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