What Is an Ear and How Does It Function?
Ear is one of a pair of structures found on either side of the head of vertebrates. Ears are concerned with both hearing and…
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Why Do Bats Make High-pitched Sounds?
Why Do Bats Make High-pitched Sounds? Bats use high-pitched squeaks called ‘ultrasounds’ to find their way about. They are nocturnal ani
Where Are an Owl’s Ears?
Where Are an Owl’s Ears? The tufts on the top of some owls’ heads may look like ears, but the real ears lie beneath feathers at the sides
What Makes an Echo?
What Makes an Echo? An echo is a sound that we hear after it is reflected, or bounced back, from some object. When we shout, sound waves tra
How Do We Hear Sounds?
How Do We Hear Sounds? When sounds are made, they set up movements in the air. These movements are called sound waves. The cup-like shape of