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pianoman asked in PetsReptiles · 7 years ago

Are turtles able to hear sound?

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  • Darby
    Lv 6
    7 years ago
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    Turtles "feel" sound rather than hear it. By picking up vibrations, they can detect low pitched sounds.

    Source(s): turtlepuddle.org owned by 11 turtles and tortoises
  • 7 years ago

    I don't have a scientific answer but I will say that when I talk across the room to my turtle, he does look at me.

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