List Of Animals Whose Ears Are Hidden
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24 April 2024
The animal kingdom is a symphony of sound, from the melodic calls of birds to the low hum of a fish gliding through water
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Yet, for many creatures, the instruments that capture this auditory world are surprisingly hidden from sight
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Here's a glimpse into some fascinating examples
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Birds have small holes on the sides of their heads that are actually their ears. These are covered by feathers, making them difficult to see
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Fish don't have visible external ears. They detect vibrations in the water through their bodies and a lateral line system that runs along their sides
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Snakes and lizards have small holes on the sides of their heads that are their ears. These are often hidden by scales
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Frogs and toads have small, round eardrums behind their eyes. These are not technically ears, but tympanums that help them hear
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Bats have super ears for hearing echoes, but you can't see them! Their ears are hidden under fur, while their big eyes are sometimes covered by wings
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Insects can't hear like us! They have tiny "eardrums" called tympanums on their bodies that help them feel vibrations. Grasshoppers and crickets even have them on their legs
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