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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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Ian G. Brennan, James Patrick Rule, Travis Park
Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved - The Conversation
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Researchers have published a study in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B explaining the evolutionary development of amphibious hearing in seals. This unique biological adaptation allows seals to hear effectively both in air and underwater.

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Art by Jaime Bran Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved Published: July 14, 2026 7:03pm EDT https://theconversation.com/seals-have-a-unique-superpower-in-their-ears-and-we-finally-know-how-it-evolved-287072 https://theconversation.com/seals-have-a-unique-superpower-in-their-ears-and-we-finally-know-how-it-evolved-287072 Link copied Share article Share article

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