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Do desert jackrabbits have large ears to keep them warm or cold?
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∙ 14y ago
Their ears keep them cool by circulating the blood and and releasing the heat from their bloodstream into the cold air (similar to a refridgerator).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agojack rabbits ears are super thin and bllood vessles are there so the wind cools the blood which cools the jack rabbit
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∙ 12y agoyes, all desert animal's have big ear's to cool them.
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∙ 8y agoYes, the large ears act as radiators to rid the body of heat. They also help to amplify sounds to warn the jackrabbit of approaching predators.
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What animal looks like a kangaroo but has a pig like nose and large ears?
Hares and jackrabbits.
How do jackrabbits adapt to the desert?
Black-tailed jackrabbits are mostly nocturnal. They live in open habitat and run to escape predators rather than hiding in the woods like the rabbit does. The jackrabbit's large eyes are placed back on the head so he can see in front, behind and overhead at the same time. Their keen sense of hearing helps them be aware of their surroundings and potential danger and they rely on their speed to escape from predatorsThe jackrabbit's large ears also help the hare keep cool. The blood vessels in the ears expand to allow the blood to cool before re-entering the body. The jackrabbit can also decrease the blood flow through its ears in the winter to stay warmer.Jackrabbits do not dig burrows. Instead, they spend the hottest part of the day resting in a bed scratched out at the base of a shrub or in a clump of tall grass where the shade will protect it from the heat. In the winter, a jackrabbit builds its nest under thick foliage that protects it from harsh winds.The black-tailed jackrabbit is an herbivore. In the summer they eat mostly green plants and flowers that are high in water content, so they do not require much water. They will also eat sagebrush and cacti. In the winter, they don't hibernate, and mainly eat shrubs. Jackrabbits are constantly eating and consume large quantities of food relative to their size. Fifteen jackrabbits eat as much food as a large grazing cow in one day. In agricultural areas the jackrabbit may become a pest to farmers by eating their crops.
Desert rabbits are adapted to the warm climate because their large ears aid in the removal of heat by?
high heat of vaporization of water.
Why do bats have small ears?
Not all bats have small ears. In fact, many have quite large ears. The spotted bat and Townsend's bat (just to name a few) have ears that touch the middle of the back when laid flat. These bats can also roll their ears to help protect them from the cold or during periods of rest.
Do penguins have large ears?
no they dont even have ears
What is grey with large ears?
Elephants, Texas jackrabbits, some donkeys.
How do jackrabbits survive the temperature in the desert?
During the hottest time of the day, the rabbits try to stay in the shade of shrubs and trees. They also have large ears that helps their bodies get rid of excess heat.
When air temperature exceeds their body temperature jackrabbits living in hot arid lands will?
The blood vessels in their large ears constrict.
What is a desert predator with big ears?
The fennec fox is a small desert predator found in the Sahara and has large ears. See the image above.
Why do desert fox have large ears?
they have evolved large ears to keep cool in the hot sun, as a bonus to finding a shaded cool desert breeze, there ears are left out to capture any pray or predators near by.
What desert predator has big ears?
The fennec fox of the Sahara has large ears. See above image.
How have fennec foxes adapted to the desert?
large ears to cool blood
How do you keep a jackrabbit from overheating?
Cold wet towel on ears or body, have the bunny lay next to bottle of frozen water,Ears are where a rabbit expels heat , but lying next to a frozen bottle will help too!
What are some of the desert fox's adaptations?
large ears- to help hear their prey in the desert
What animal looks like a kangaroo but has a pig like nose and large ears?
Hares and jackrabbits.
What adaptation helps a jackrabbit survive the desert heat?
Its large ears conduct heat!
Why do camels have ear hair?
Camels have ear hair to protect them from dust getting in their ears
