Earwax is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. It is a natural cleanser with antifungal and antibacterial properties that help protect the ears. However, too much earwax can cause problems.

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A Black-rumped variation of the Common Waxbill lacks the red belly and gains solid black tail feathers ... Most importantly, you can identify the duck with the ear-piercing calls. After all, it’s ...

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