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They move their ears so they can hear what's behind them. Small animals that are often hunted by others usually have this ability, to help them hear predators so the can escape. It is directional hearing that helps them located the source of noises and where they came from.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt is for two reasons, both hunting and being hunted. Many animals that have it are living in grassland biomes where the land is very open with very little obstructions. The ears swivel so that so the hearing can reach a full 360 degrees; therefore, giving it the best chance of catching prey to survive or avoiding being the prey.
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∙ 11y agoSome animals turn their ears so that they know exactly where the sound they are hearing is coming from.
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∙ 14y agoso that they can hear the noise better - they turn their ears so that the opening is facing the direction of the sound.
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