Yes, penguin ears are in the same place as ours. The only difference is that they have no external ear (the fleshy bit that sticks out the side of your head) and that the opening is covered by feathers.

Many things can cause itchy ears. Some common causes of itchy ears are dry skin, ear wax and outer ear infections. Please consult your physician or an ear, nose and throat specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of itchy ears. See similar questions...

To our knowledge there are no studies concerning UV-B effects on penguins. As their eyes are exposed to a lot of UV due to the high reflectivity of snow and a marked enhancement during the ozone hole, investigation into the impact on penguins is desirable. The fact that penguins are visual predators, eating krill or fish in the water column, would make any eye damage an important issue for survival. See similar questions...

No. This flightless, aquatic bird is native to the Southern Circumpolar Region, only a short 10,000 miles to the south. See similar questions...

a child grows, the transfer unit and connecting wire will eventually become too small, and replacements will be required. Ear Technology's philosophy is to provide re-sized transfer units to children at only modest cost. See similar questions...

Tinnitus is very common and can be annoying and distracting. Almost 37 million Americans have tinnitus in their ear or ears. It may come and go or might be a constant bother. It might be soft or loud, low pitched (roaring), or high-pitched (ringing) kind of sound. More than 7 million people are so badly afflicted that they can’t lead normal lives. See similar questions...

In Turkey, the ears are docked to keep wolves from getting a hold on the dog and ripping and tearing the ears. In Turkey, one may also find Anatolian Shepherds wearing a collar of iron prongs or spikes. This is to protect the dog from getting their throats ripped when being attacked by a predator. American bred dogs do not have their ears cropped, although they may have dewclaws removed. See similar questions...

No. This is a personal option. Ear cropping is traditional (as a flock guardian, dogs are at an advantage if the prey have no ears to bite at) but not required even for show dogs. Although a cropped ear is preferred, many European countries have banned cropping for humane reasons. The cropped ear does change the expression, however, and some feel it makes the look of the dog. See similar questions...

Fiona is a hybrid of an African fennec fox and a North American red fox. As she matured, her fennec ancestry asserted itself, which was expressed as much larger ears. It has caused her some difficulty, but she has decided to take pride in her ancestry; she changed her clothing from her former white dress to an Americanized version of traditional fennec garb. See similar questions...

The ear forms wax to trap dust and dirt particles, keeping them from reaching the eardrum. Usually the wax accumulates a bit, dries out, and falls out of the ear canal carrying the dirt and dust with it. The ear canal may be blocked by wax when attempts to clean the ear push wax deeper into the canal and cause a blockage. Wax blockage is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. See similar questions...

This is called tinnitus. Tinnitus can be a result of many things including noise exposure, hearing loss, or various medical conditions. See similar questions...

The rule is: Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear! Wax buildup on the eardrum is often a result of cleaning with a q-tip, twisted napkin, etc. All these things do is push the wax in deeper. Using these objects is also harmful because the skin of the ear canal and eardrum is very sensitive and fragile. Earwax is a natural defense mechanism, the absence of which may result in dry, itchy ears. See similar questions...

Yes & No. You must take precautions to make sure this does not get in eyes. It will sting if gotten in the eyes. It will also blur the vision until the eye washes the solution away. It is ingestible in small amounts but causes severe diarrhea and cramping. However, it DOES NOT soak into the skin and cause possible nervous-system damage like pesticides! See similar questions...

No. Penguins, like all other birds, do not have teeth. The chicks do have an egg tooth, but this is not a real tooth, but rather a sharp bump on the top surface of the bill which is used to break the egg when hatching. Penguins do have rearward-pointing, tooth-like barbs on the tongue and roof of the mouth. These are not used for chewing, but instead assist in the swallowing of their slippery prey. See similar questions...

CI: You would have to be fluent in Penguinese to understand the subtle inflections that differentiate their names. To human ears, they are all named "Waark". See similar questions...

Q6. Spaniels' ears hang downwards. This helps to protect the inner ear from water entering inside. In warm weather, make sure that the hair on the inside of the ear is kept trimmed short. This will allow air to circulate and help to keep the ear healthy. During the summer, when your dog has been out for a run, always check that his ears have not got any grass awns (seeds with long sharp spiky cases) lodged in his ears or feet. See similar questions...

Results from hearing screening programs in other states indicate that around one child in every thousand (1/1000) has a significant bilateral (in both ears) hearing loss at birth.  See similar questions...

Yes, we will gladly glue your puppy's ears for free. Gluing is a common practice in the Terrier breeds and is done to help get a better crease in the ear. You would bring the puppy to us to have them glued and unglued in two week cycles usually starting between 12-16 weeks of age. The age to start depends on the dog, you will normally see the ears begin to set strangely about the time they start teething. See similar questions...

Whether or not to have the ears cropped is a personal decision that must be made by each individual owner. People are attracted to different breeds because of their unique appearances and cropped ears are often an important part of what people think a boxer should look like. Others may not want to risk anesthesia in their new puppy and be perfectly content with the softer look of pendulous ears. See similar questions...