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It picks up vibrations just like a humans ear; internally they're very similar. A cat's ear uses more muscles to move the external part of the ear in most direction's, whereas humans can only move them ever so slightly backwards. A cat's ear is on top of it's head, so it can move and not only pick up the various sounds in the environment, but when directed, the cat's ear can more easily hone in on any one particularly interesting sound and hear it more clearly than the others. Humans, for example, have their ears plastered to the sides of the head and they can not move dramaticaly, so we are at the mercie of the bouncing vibrations and have to turn our head to hear better; and one ear will always be in the opposite direction. Cats can just move their ears to face the sound, whether both for the front and the back or turning each individual ear to the side to pinpoint the sound. Their ears are also cupped, so undesirable sound is blocked more and the desirable sound is scooped right in, making the sound quality better. It would have the same effect if we were to put our hands up to our ears.
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What is a cats ear canal?
The area inside the ear from the flap to the eardrum.
If you scream in a cats ear will it hurt them?
no
Is lipstick washable on cats?
it is but it kinda depends on wear it is, if its in the cats ear, you have to be realy careful about cleaning it (if its in the ear use a cotton swab)
How many bones are there in a cats ear?
A cat has 27 bones in each ear.
What is this you have 32 muscles in each ear?
No, its cats who have 32 muscles in each ear, not humans.
Why are a cats ears itchy?
Cats do this occasionally but you should check that it does not have ear mites, black in the ear, if it does take it to the vet
Get rid of cats ear mites?
*MEOW.* Yes please!
What is a Scottish fold kitten?
A Scottish Ear Fold cat is a breed of cats that are a tan to orangey color and its ears are folded down about halfway up its ear (a little like a puupy's ear, but not exactly). These cats, especially when they are kittens, are very cute.
What does it mean when cats have yellow on their ears?
it means they are cats with yellow stuff on their ears.
How can you tell ear mites or if it is wax in my cats ears?
Cats can get ear mites from other cats who have them, or plants that have ear mites on it. But most cats who get ear mites are usually outdoor cats. Other cats can give your cat ear mites because the those little annoying buggers are very contagious. Or if you have a cat and they play around plants, they could catch it if that plant had ear mites on it.
What is wrong with your cat he is vomiting and ear wax is dropping out of his ear?
the cat is sick and must be shot to avoid contaminating other cats!
How many muscles in a human ear?
There are 3 muscles in the human ear. Interestingly cats, although small has 32 muscles in their ears.
