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Arctic Foxes have smaller ears because they need to retain heat. They live in cold weather so their bodies naturally need to be smaller to retain heat and their ears are smaller because they lose body heat through their ears, therefore if their ears are smaller less heat is lost and they will not be as cold.
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∙ 12y agoIt is believed (by SCIENTISTS) that the large ears of rabbits and hares, having lots of capillaries (blood stream) near to the surface of their skin, regulate their body temperature, rather than panting or sweating like some other mammals. So- they reducetheir body heat by pumping blood more rapidly through those capillaries. Arctic hares live in a colder environment, so they don't need to lose body heat, they need to save body heat...
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∙ 9y agoTo minimize heat loss.
This is because a rabbit's ear are their way of cooling off since rabbits don't sweat. The larger the ears the more easily it can cool off.
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∙ 12y agoDesert foxes have big ears to stop them from getting hot, whereas arctic foxes have small ears to stop them from getting cold.
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Because of adaptation, they have small ears so they don't need to hear much due to their excellent eyesight.
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∙ 11y agoto minimize heatloss
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∙ 6y agoto minimize heat loss
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∙ 7y agoto save body heat.
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∙ 12y agothat's the way they are genetically made
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Do foxes have small ears?
It depends on the species. Arctic foxes have small ears while fennec foxes have huge ears.
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.
Why is the Arctic fox ear small?
The ears, as well as other parts of the body of an Arctic fox, are small to make for a smaller surface area to volume ratio. This means that less of the surface of the fox's body is exposed, which helps to trap heat in its cold environment.
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 the arctic hare physical characteristics?
they have predators such as arctic foxes also they eat plants
What are small in arctic animals to prevent heat loss?
their ears their ears their ears
What does arctic foxes eat?
Voles, and other small mammals.
How do Arctic foxes have defense?
Arctic foxes have white fur, which helps them sneek up on their prey. They have sharp teeth and they are fast. They often eat small mammals such as the arctic rabbit.
Will an Arctic fox eat you?
No, arctic foxes are not interested and are way too small to eat a human.
What does the Arctic fox do good for its environment?
Arctic foxes help control populations of small animals such as lemmings and Arctic hares.
Do Arctic foxes have horns?
No, Arctic foxes do not have horns.
Where are foxes ears?
Foxes ears are at the top of their head!
