Why does my kitten ears split?

Question

Her ears are split long ways, not side way like a rip. It looks like another layer of skin, it is on the iner ear on bother ears. One night she jumped out at me and it and flared up.

Answer 1

Good question. My cat and every cat I've ever had has had this little split. I'm not sure what the function may be other than ease of movement.

Answer 2

Not really sure what you're describing without a picture. But cat ears do have a second "layer" close to the outer edge of the ear (where it connects to the head) which allows them to move them about. If this looks more like some sort of injury, however, then please get this kitten to a vet.