Yes, fish do have ears, but they are hidden inside the head.

A fish does not have outer ears like a human. Its ears are inner ears, and they help it hear sounds and feel vibrations in the water.

• Inner ears help fish hear.
• The lateral line helps fish notice movement in the water.
• That is why a fish can quickly sense when something swims nearby.

This teaches us that not everything important can be seen from the outside.

If fish had big floppy ears, they would look very funny. 🐟