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Nature, in all its majesty, has created many fantastic creatures. Big and small, with or without tails, flying or running, they never cease to amaze us with their beauty and diversity. It so happens that some animals have big ears. For some, like the elephant or the bat-eared fox, it is a means of adapting to their living environment or even survival. For others, it was a whimsical gift from nature.

Personally, every time I see a small dog with big ears, I wonder if the little fella is going to grow into them or remain a canine version of Dumbo. Of course, there are also dogs with big ears that are a trademark of their breed. In both cases, they look equally cute. By the way, can you guess which dog breed has the biggest ears? Post your versions in the comments.

While the African elephant is the animal with the biggest ears on our planet, other animals with long ears include lots of rodents, and also certain breeds of foxes, dogs, and even cattle.

For this article, we collected some of the biggest ears in the world. Which ones do you think take the prize? If your pet has a remarkable set of ears, or you happen to be friends with a wild animal with the same characteristics, show us their photos in the comments. 

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    CHRISTY SMITH
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the F thinks cutting ears especially so close is ok? I always want to cut the wiener of the person responsible.

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    Deborah Harris2
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure that this is a Pharoah hound, they are gorgeous and very very energetic, usually the ears stick right up :)

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh the things this little one would get away with me. Perfect little angel baby

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No no. They can't possibly be real. I'm definitely hallucinating from no sleep. Too freaking cute to accept its real

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    This Is Gouda. Gouda's Ears Are Too Big For Her Illegally Smol Head

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This i think its a malformation ( like the 4 ears kitten ) but She is a stunning little furball.

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    #42

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    Paulo Freitas
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    Love cervals, love them, alas they are a forbiden species to have here since they are supose to be wild " cats ".

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    My Kitten Has Extra Large Ears And Curly Fur

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is typical for this Breed ( Cornish Rex ) short wolly fur and big ears.

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    My New Basset Hound Puppy, Opie

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    Squeeee love the ratties!! Edit: waaaait a minute......hampter

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    And beautiful young lady she is. Hope she had a wonderful sweet sixteen 🥰

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That face is just pure trouble. Of course you can trample all over me sweet baby

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    He looks so surprised! Didn't you warn him this would happen?

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    tell her that her real parents are the ones taking care of her..

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    Every time I see an afghan Hound, I go all pea green with envy over their beautiful wavy flowing hair.

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    #90

    I Was Told My New Rescue Pup Has The Rarest Of Ears

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    When Your Ears Are Almost Bigger Than Your Head

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    Why don't we have such beautiful photos with friends like these two girls?

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    Figaro's Big Ears

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    As Requested, More Of Gouda And Her Spectacular Ears

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should really be in the wild, it's not a domesticated animal.

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    Smol Cat Big Ears

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    The Ears On My Senior Dog

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    Beautiful Lil Lady

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    Illegally Big Ears For Criminally Smol Body

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    Big Ears Don’t Care!

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