Do Turtles Have Ears?". Yes, They Do Sea Turtles, ..

“Do turtles have ears?”⁠

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Yes, they do! Sea turtles, terrapins, softshell turtles and tortoises have ears. They do not have external ears but they have a thin “flap” or “scale” located behind their eyes, that covers their internal ear bones.

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Their inner ear can distinguish certain wavelengths (sound) and vibration in the water and on land. It helps them navigate underwater, and detect changes in water pressure that might indicate a predator is nearby.⁠

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To make up for their poor hearing ability, turtles have an excellent sense of smell and sight!⁠

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“Do turtles have ears?”⁠
⁠
Yes, they do! Sea turtles, terrapins, softshell turtles and tortoises have ears. They do not have external ears but they have a thin “flap” or “scale” located behind their eyes, that covers their internal ear bones.
⁠
Their inner ear can distinguish certain wavelengths (sound) and vibration in the water and on land. It helps them navigate underwater, and detect changes in water pressure that might indicate a predator is nearby.⁠
⁠
To make up for their poor hearing ability, turtles have an excellent sense of smell and sight!⁠
⁠
📸 EverythingReptiles⁠.com
⁠
#turtefacts #funfacts #DidYouKnow #thingyoudontknow #turtleears #turtlegram #turtle 🐢

Source: https://www.facebook.com/TurtleConservationSocietyofMalaysia..

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The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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