Ears are a pretty essential part of our bodies as they help with hearing and balance. While we’re aware of what common ...

Animal ears may not get as much attention as cool eyes or weird noses, but the glorious cheetah owes its running prowess in part to its inner ear. The cheetah is, famously, the fastest land animal; it ...

Here are five animals with the weirdest hearing features and why they are so important.

When we think about animal survival, we often focus on speed, strength, or camouflage. But in many species, one of the most overlooked features is actually their ears. For some animals, especially ...

A viral clip shows a caracal swiveling its massive ears independently—and scientists say those movements are key.

Nature never ceases to amaze us with a variety of different creatures and each of them is adapted to live and thrive in its unique environment. One of the most fascinating adaptations is ...

Wayne Davies is supported by Future Fellowship and Discovery Project grants awarded by the Australian Research Council (FT110100176 and DP140102117). Shaun Collin receives funding from the Australian ...