Why don’t we have the ability to “close” our ears, just like our eyes?

Question

Why don’t we have the ability to “close” our ears, just like our eyes?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Some people like my friend and I have learned the ability to “close” our ears, to help from loud sounds and just do it for fun. I didn’t believe it myself but I accidentally did it one day when I was yawning and then learned I could control it.