Why Do Some People Have Bigger Ears Than Others?

Imagine your ears are like little balloons that can grow bigger or stay small, depending on how much space they have in the head. Some people’s ears get more room to grow because of their genes, just like some plants grow taller than others. That's why some people have bigger ears!

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A baby with big ears might grow up to have a dad with big ears too.
Your neighbor has small ears like your grandpa.
Some people’s ears get even bigger as they age.

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