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How do otters ears help?
Otters have small, rounded ears that are well-adapted for their aquatic lifestyle. These ears can close tightly when the otter is submerged, preventing water from entering and allowing them to swim efficiently. Additionally, their ears are positioned high on their heads, which helps them hear sounds above water while keeping their bodies mostly submerged. This adaptation enhances their ability to detect predators and communicate with other otters.
What do sea otters do with their closable ears?
Sea otters have closable ears that help them maintain their buoyancy and keep water out while they are swimming and diving. When they dive underwater to forage for food, they can close their ears to prevent water from entering, allowing them to focus on hunting without distraction. Additionally, their ears help them regulate body temperature by minimizing heat loss in cold waters.
How do a hippopotamus nose and ears help it live under water?
To go under water they close their ears and nostrils. An adult hippo can stay under water for up to 6 minutes!
What is sea otters?
Sea otters have several adaptations designed for life in the water. They have watertight fur for insulation, they have webbed feet for swimming, as well as nostrils and ears that can close to keep water out. They also have a short, thick, and slightly flat tail. Besides aquatic adaptations, sea otters are very intelligent and one of the select group of animals known to use tools (sea otters usually have a favorite rock that they use to crack seashells).
What is unusual about the river otter's ears?
River otters have small, rounded ears that are somewhat unusual compared to other mammals. These ears are adapted for their aquatic lifestyle, as they can close tightly to keep water out while swimming. This feature helps them maintain their hearing abilities in their natural habitat, allowing them to be aware of their surroundings both underwater and on land.
What animal has valves that close its nose and ears when under water and uses its large front teeth to cut and chew wood?
Beaver
Is there a cure for the urge to urinate at the sound of running water?
Umm, yeah. Close your ears! Umm, yeah. Close your ears!
How the nose and ears of the hippopotamus help it live in the water?
Their ears and nostrils are able to close to prevent water from getting in them.
Why can fish detect sound under water?
They have (inner) ears.
Do otters have ears?
No, that animal known as an otter cannot fly. There is, however, an aeroplane which is called an Otter which is seen flying in many locations around the world. Shipments of otters (the mammal) can take place using aeroplanes (including the "Otter") so otters (the mammal) can fly as cargo.
How does water get in your ear when you swim?
Water gets stuck in your ears when you stay under water too long.
Does a sea otter have horns?
Yes, sea otters have horns. Sea otters are in the same family as cattle and grow horns. However, sea otters grow only very small horn, sometimes mistaken as "ears."
