But one of the most iconic and interesting features of an elephant is its large ears. So, why do elephants have big ears? These giant flaps of skin serve more than just an aesthetic purpose.

Elephant ears are unique. African elephants have large ears. Asian elephants have smaller ears. Ears help regulate body temperature. They also enhance hearing. Elephants use ears for communication.

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This type of tinnitus usually resolves within a day or two as the delicate hair cells in your inner ear recover from the acoustic assault. But when your ears ring without obvious noise exposure ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. About one in five people can wiggle their ears—while the rest ...

Ancient ear-wiggling muscles kick on when people strain to hear. That auricular activity, described January 30 in Frontiers in Neuroscience, probably doesn’t do much, if anything. But these ...

“Sudden temperature shifts create pressure changes in the environment, which the ear works to balance through the Eustachian tube — a tunnel connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose,” ...

“Airplane ear” can muffle hearing and make your ears feel clogged. Here’s why, and how to avoid it. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Katie Mogg Katie Mogg spoke ...