If these symptoms become persistent, Goncalves suggests seeking medical attention. “If the pain feels unusual or more severe than previous experiences, or you notice significant hearing loss (for ...

Tens of millions of years ago, our primate ancestors responded to noises in much the same way many other mammals do, pricking their ears and deftly turning them towards the sound's source.

"Lifting the ears up straight is, in almost every species, a clue that the animal is putting some work into it. They're paying close attention, they're concentrating," says Steven Hackley, a ...