The ears also release heatSourced
A fennec’s ears serve more than hearing
The fennec fox lives in North African desert regions. Its large ears help detect prey, but they also dissipate body heat. The feature that gives its face a distinctive appearance has a thermal role as well.
The prominent ears have another job besides listening.
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