Animals Whose Ears Are Hidden: 6 Creatures That Will Surprise You

May 3rd , 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

Some animals sport obvious ears, while others hide theirs! Uncover creatures with stealthy hearing abilities.

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1: Snakes

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2: Moles

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3: Owls

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4: Crocodiles

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5: Some Frogs

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6: Legless Lizards

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