Do Snakes Have Ears?

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Everyone has two ears.

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We listen to sounds through our ears.

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But do snakes have ears, too?

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If you take a close look at them, you will see they have no ears!

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However, they are not deaf.

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Then, how can they hear sounds?

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Surprisingly, snakes hear through their jaws!

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