Learn about snails and their senses, including whether they can hear or not, in this fun and educational explanation perfect for 10-year-olds.
Snails are fascinating creatures, but they don't hear in the same way that we do. They don't have ears like humans or most animals. Instead, snails have a different way of sensing sounds and vibrations around them.
Snails have tiny cells in their body that can feel vibrations. When something makes a noise, it can create vibrations in the ground or in the water. Snails use these vibrations to understand what’s happening in their environment.
For example, if a big animal is walking by, the ground might shake a little. The snail can sense that shaking and figure out that something is nearby. So, while they can't hear sounds like we do, they can still 'sense' things around them. Isn’t that neat?