Can turtles hear us?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Can turtles hear us?

The Big Idea

Turtles have no outer ears. So can they hear us? Let's find out!

Hidden Eardrums

Step one: Hidden Eardrums. Turtles don't have outer ears. They have eardrums covered by a smooth layer of skin on the sides of the head.

Low and Deep

Step two: Low and Deep. They hear low, deep sounds best, like a rumble or a splash. Turtles don't hear high pitches well, so a whistle or a squeak may barely reach them at all.

Through the Shell

Step three: Through the Shell. Underwater sound may also travel through their shell to the inner ear. They can sense low vibrations nearby, like footsteps on a dock.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Under skin. Heard best. Not well. Carries vibes.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! A turtle hears low sounds better than high ones. Turtles have no outer ears. Splashes are heard well. Shells may carry sound.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Put a hand on your chest. Hum a very low note. Then hum a very high note. Notice which one you feel more. Low sounds make big vibrations.

Outro

Turtles have no outer ears, but they have eardrums under the skin on the sides of the head. They hear low sounds like rumbles and splashes best, and underwater sound may travel through their shell. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!