What Big Ears • Earth.com

Furthermore, the mata mata turtle boasts concentrations of nerves on its mouth, chin and neck which help detect prey. The turtle’s huge ears also make it unusually sensitive to noise. So, the mata mata might not be able to see its next meal, but the creature can likely hear it coming. Photo Credit: Seregraff/Getty Images

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