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the ears have a large surface area which allows more heat to escape, thus keeping them cool
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How have fennec foxes adapted to the desert?
large ears to cool blood
Why do fennec foxes have big ears?
A fennec fox with small ears would overheat in its hot Saharan desert habitat. The fox's large ears help the fox to lose heat and stay cool.
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 are the names of animals that have big ears that help to cool their blood in hot climates?
Jack rabbits that live in the desert, and judging by the categories, foxes, elephants, and Fennec Foxes.
Why do foxes have such long ears?
Foxes didn't choose to have "large" ears and they don't. You may have seen the Fennec fox, they do have quite big ears. Why? They are desert foxes and must hear their prey. The desert is pretty calm and quiet, so the Fennec must hear for any prey possible. But no, not all foxes have large ears.
What are some facts about fennec foxes?
their ears keep them cool
Do arctic foxes keep warm or cool?
They have smaller ears to conserve heat. Foxes from warmer areas have larger ears to help dissipate heat.
What are some interesting facts about Fennec foxes?
their ears keep them cool
Do red foxes pant?
All foxes pant and some raise their ears in-order to cool-down.
Why are fennec foxes different from Arctic foxes and gray foxes?
The difference between the fennec fox and the arctic fox it that the fennec fox lives in hot conditions, and the arctic fox live in colder conditions. Also, they don't look like each other, the fennec fox has large ears so it can loose heat fast from it giant span, and it is has a much smaller skeleton to the arctic fox. Also, the fennec fox is an gingery colour. The arctic fox has small ears so it doesn't loose as much heat so it can stay warm in it harsh environment, it has white fur, and a much bigger skeleton to the fennec fox.
Where are foxes ears?
Foxes ears are at the top of their head!
What is the selection pressure for elephants having large ears?
yes elephants have large ears to cool down.
