Bald Spots Behind Guinea Pigs' Ears

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Something that has always confused me is the little bald spots behind guinea pig ears. I'm aware that they're perfectly normal, but I was wondering if anyone knew what the purpose of them is?
 
I had a total panic when I first discovered mine - with all the research I had done I'd somehow missed anything about these bald spots! I think one of the theories about them is that they're to help with 'air conditioning' although I don't know how true that is.
 
Nicola_ said:
I had a total panic when I first discovered mine - with all the research I had done I'd somehow missed anything about these bald spots! I think one of the theories about them is that they're to help with 'air conditioning' although I don't know how true that is.
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Thank you! One of my theories was that their fur irritated their ears, so the bald spots were to avoid their ears touching their fur. Hahah!:lol!:
I have searched online about the topic, but I only got websites where people were worried about the bald spots. Nothing showed up about the purpose for them, though. The air conditioning thing seems like a good one.
 
As above, I hear it is to help them regulate their temperature when they are hot or cold. =)
 
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