Why do animals in the desert have big ears?

Answer 1

Donkeys have big ears so they can hear from distances

Answer 2

Some desert animals have large ears for two main reasons:
1.) They enhance the hearing to help the animal find prey and avoid predators.
2.) They act as radiators to rid their bodies of excess heat,

Answer 3

The size and shape of an ear determines how sharp the animal hears. The desert animals live in an area where they are often exposed to predators and bad weather so they need to be able to hear from a safe distance so they can hide.

Answer 4

The large ears help to dissipate heat, so these animals can maintain a lower body temperature in hot environment.

Answer 5

The long-eared Jerboa is a desert animal with large ears and the African elephant.

Answer 6

its an adaptation it depends what biome & or ecosystem they live in. :)

Answer 7

Donkeys have big ears so they can hear from distances

Answer 8

I'm guessing it's because they have to hunt at night when it is cooler

Answer 9

Actually,the blood vessels travel through the ear,and get cooled off.