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Elephants may hear messages traveling through the ground from more than 10 kilometers away, thanks to massive ear bones and a muscle that can shut their ear canals.

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Elephants may hear messages traveling through the ground from more than 10 kilometers away, thanks to massive ear bones and a muscle that can shut their ear canals.
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:52:18 GMT · 2h 53m ago
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Why
Massive ear bones and a muscle that can shut their ear canals enable the detection of low-frequency seismic signals.
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This discovery suggests a previously unknown long-range communication method for elephants, potentially impacting conservation strategies and our understanding of animal sensory capabilities.

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