The Conversation Africa July 14, 2026 • 23:03

Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved - The Conversation

By Ian G. Brennan, James Patrick Rule, Travis Park

Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?

Have you ever tried to talk to someone while underwater? No matter how loud you might shout, it always sounds muffled. But why? As with many things in our bodies, the answer lies with evolution.
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Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved - The Conversation

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