The shape of an animal’s ears undeniably impacts its hearing abilities, specifically how it influences the perceived frequency response by emphasizing certain parts of the frequency spectrum.

To illustrate this, you can conduct a simple experiment: Sit between two computer speakers and play White Noise. While listening, move your hand close to your ears and observe the change in the sound’s tonal quality. Next, gently push your ears forward with your fingertips and take note of the resulting alteration.

Furthermore, try cupping your hands behind your ears and notice the apparent increase in sound amplitude.

Regarding the distinction between pointy and round ears, we can only speculate that these variations in shape have evolved over time, providing each animal with an optimal auditory structure as a survival strategy.