Why do rabbits turn there ears?

Answer 1

Rabbits are lagomorphs which means they have large back feet, gnawing teeth, and large ears. Since they have large ears, they can hear all the sounds around them. Whenever a rabbit hears a sound, his or her ears turn in that direction. It's their instinct. When all rabbits were wild, they depended on their sound catching ears! So coyotes or another predator could be detected before the coyote has some fast food!

Answer 2

Rabbits move their ears to listen to sound. For example, you shake a can of coins from the side. The rabbit will move it's ears to hear the sound. In the wild rabbits move their ears to hear for predators.

Answer 3

If your rabbit is regularly shaking its ears, it could have an ear infection or parasites and it should see the "rabbit-savvy" vet as soon as possible. If it's just a rare and random ear-shake, then it could be a communication style -- the rabbit could be trying to make you laugh, or expressing confusion about something. See the related questions/links below for more info.

Answer 4

Rabbits turn their ears to better hear sounds from different directions. Their ability to move their ears independently helps them locate the source of noise and detect potential threats in their environment. Additionally, ear movements can also help regulate the rabbit's body temperature.

Answer 5

So, they can hear for lurking predators. This is there main defense mechanism.

Answer 6

they move their noses for a sense of dierection and to find food

Answer 7

So that they can hear sounds in all different directions

Answer 8

to listen to things around them

Answer 9

To hear.