Echolocation is a biological sonar used by animals like bats, dolphins, and some shrews to navigate and hunt by emitting high-frequency sounds and interpreting the returning echoes. This natural ability reveals an object's size, distance, and movement, even in total darkness. Beyond wildlife, humans harness this principle in technologies like sonar and assistive devices for the visually impaired, expanding spatial awareness.
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