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Tarsiers Have Mad Ultrasonic Skills

Tarsiers—a five-inch long creature—are the only primates to communicate solely in ultrasound.

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Noisy Planet Featured On Jeopardy!

During a Kids Week episode of the TV show Jeopardy, viewers learned about the Noisy Planet campaign and the importance of protecting their hearing.

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A Rock Hyrax Can Wail, Squeak, and Tweet

The hyrax, a rodent found in Africa and the Middle East, sings in orderly and arranged sounds called syntax.

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Safe Listening at Outdoor Sporting Events

Outdoor sporting events in stadiums and at race tracks can be very loud—with levels in the stands reaching 96 decibels in the stands. Pack hearing protection for your family.

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Noisy Cities May Lead to Hearing Loss

City noise is a contributing factor to hearing loss, according to a 2012 study. The research found that 80 percent of New Yorkers are exposed to enough noise to damage their hearing.

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Hospital Gives Green Light to Noise Awareness

Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, installed a noise-level monitor designed to look like a traffic light to help reduce noise levels in the hospital.

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