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Desert foxes live in a warm climate, therefore it has to stay cool. It does this by having large ears as it reduces the body heat because the blood passes close to the surface of the skin through their ears. Remember a larger surface area allows more heat loss.

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What desert predator has big ears?

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large ears- to help hear their prey in the desert


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How big desert fox's ears?

6 inches


Why do foxes have such long ears?

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Why does the fence fox have such big ears?

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What is the Arab word for the desert fox?

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