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They need ears so that they can hear the signals that they send out to find if anything is in its way.

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Why do bats have small ears?

Not all bats have small ears. In fact, many have quite large ears. The spotted bat and Townsend's bat (just to name a few) have ears that touch the middle of the back when laid flat. These bats can also roll their ears to help protect them from the cold or during periods of rest.


Why do some bats have large ears?

Bats with large ears have evolved this trait to enhance their ability to navigate and hunt using echolocation. The big ears help these bats detect and interpret sound waves more effectively, allowing them to locate prey and avoid obstacles in the dark. Additionally, the size of their ears can also help regulate body temperature and aid in communication with other bats.


How do animals use their ears?

Animals use their ears to hear sounds in their environment, communicate with each other, and detect potential dangers. Ears also help animals maintain balance and orient themselves. Some animals, like bats, use their ears for echolocation to navigate and find prey.


Why do bats have large ears?

Bats have large ears to enhance their hearing abilities. Their ears are adapted to pick up high-frequency sounds which help them navigate in the dark and locate prey using echolocation. The large surface area of their ears allows them to capture more sound waves, giving them a competitive advantage in hunting and avoiding predators.


Do monkeys have ears?

Because they need to hear, and we all need ears to hear. Every living thing (expect for plants) needs to hear. Some animals depend on it to catch prey.

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Why do bats need big ears?

To find insects in the dark.


When was Ears Like Golden Bats created?

Ears Like Golden Bats was created on 2007-02-20.


Why do animal have different shape ears?

Animals have different shaped ears depending on how far in the distance they need to hear. Bats have larger ears because they need to hear from further distances and use sonar. Other animals have smaller ears because they don't need to hear as far.


Are bats ears movable?

yes


Do vampire bats have ears?

Yes! they have to because all bats are blind :)


Do night butterflies have ears on their wings so they can avoid bats?

yes they have ears on their wings


Why do bats have small ears?

Not all bats have small ears. In fact, many have quite large ears. The spotted bat and Townsend's bat (just to name a few) have ears that touch the middle of the back when laid flat. These bats can also roll their ears to help protect them from the cold or during periods of rest.


How are bats ears useful?

They can hear good.


Why do some bats have large ears?

Bats with large ears have evolved this trait to enhance their ability to navigate and hunt using echolocation. The big ears help these bats detect and interpret sound waves more effectively, allowing them to locate prey and avoid obstacles in the dark. Additionally, the size of their ears can also help regulate body temperature and aid in communication with other bats.


When was All You Need Is Ears created?

All You Need Is Ears was created in 1980.


What is the difference between a bats ear and humans ears?

they can hear better than human ears.


Do you need to show your ears in a passport photo?

No, you do not need to show your ears in a passport photo.