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[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (5 children)

Genetic difference. Just like people who can raise one eyebrow. Not all of us have the same muscle control. Likely a leftover from days where we could point our ears towards a sound like small-eared dogs can.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Anybody can learn to use these muscles. It doesn't just come naturally.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Some people say maybe. Some say maybe not.

https://www.livescience.com/33809-wiggle-ears.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/16/science/wiggle-ears.html

“Some people can reportedly improve their ear wiggling by concentration and practice, but they have to have the ability to begin with.”

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

The things that it requires most is patience.

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