Canon USM lenses emit an ultrasound signal at 30kHz when they focus. USM = Ultra Sonic Motor.
I figured this out as my neighbor's dog went nuts whenever I tried to take a picture of him.
It might also explain why the lions carried around the Canon cameras with such enthusiasm.
We do not hear it, but the canines and the felines do. Learn about Canon USM technology here.
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