The fennec fox has very large ears. See image above.
The answer to the crossword puzzle clue "African fox" is most likely "BAT-EARED FOX." The bat-eared fox is a species of fox found in the African savannas and grasslands. It is known for its large ears, which help it to locate insects underground. This fox primarily feeds on insects, making it a unique member of the canid family.
the ears have a large surface area which allows more heat to escape, thus keeping them cool
The fennec fox of the Sahara has large ears. See above image.
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.
large ears- to help hear their prey in the desert
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.
The fennec fox is a small desert predator found in the Sahara and has large ears. See the image above.
When a fox's ears move forward, just like when dogs move their ears forward, they're attempting to focus all of their ears to one spot. This helps them hear faint sounds, which for foxes mostly helps in hunting the small, skittish animals that make up their diet.
The tunnel fox is commonly known as the Fennec fox. It is a small nocturnal fox found in the Sahara Desert known for its distinctive large ears and ability to dig burrows for shelter.
The fennec fox is the smallest member of the fox family, but it has the biggest ears.
Animals with large pinnas, or external ear structures, include species like the African elephant, fennec fox, and certain breeds of domesticated dogs such as the Basenji. Large pinnas help these animals regulate body temperature and enhance their hearing abilities. In the case of the fennec fox, the oversized ears also aid in dissipating heat in their desert habitat.
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