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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

Is that his little tongue sticking out? IS THAT HIS LITTLE TONGUE???? OMG, I'm in heaven. I'm going to save this pic so when I want to murder my manager for being a tool I'll have something to calm me down before I go ape s**t. This is like the best thing ever - I've forwarded it to so many ppl 😁

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The Long-Eared Jerboa Has Ears 2/3 The Length Of Its Body; One Of The Largest Ear-To-Body Ratios In The Animal Kingdom

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My Sister Rescued This Baby Girl And Gave Her New Ears

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sturmwesen
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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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It’s The Ears For Me

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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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How About This Big-Eared Goof? A Baby Okapi!

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Bolt The Basset Hound

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Benita Valdez
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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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#17

This Hedgehog With Really Long Ears

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

And here I thought hedgehogs couldn't possibly get any cute. I happily stand corrected

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The Cutest Little Pink Nose And Tufty Ears That You Ever Did See!

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The English Lop

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

Seriously. Most majestic bunny I've ever soon. They deserve a proper title that must alway be used.

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Benita Valdez
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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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#40

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

He Can Get Wi Fi Signals With Those Ears

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

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 Little Rescue Girl. Them Ears Though

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#50

My Kitten Has Extra Large Ears And Curly Fur

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Paulo Freitas
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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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Breakfast Companion

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Tho I Am But Smol, My Ears Be Big

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

I've never wanted a kitten as much as I do this little one. I'm a nut for fluffballs but something about that face has stolen my heart

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#62

Basset Hounds Are The Best Actors In The World. They Act All Sad, But Really They Are Plotting Their Next Snack Heist

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

Oh hooman- I have gone far too long without food, I shall parish soon if you don't hurry and feed me. Don't you love me? Look how cute I is!

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#65

Coconut And His Big Ears

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

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

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#68

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Turbo Jet Ears

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

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

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#73

Here's Oakley. She Is The Youngest And By Far The Largest Beast We Have. I Do Love Those Ears

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Benita Valdez
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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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I’m On A Daily Digest For My Local Shelter’s Critters In Need Of Foster Care — Greta And Her Satellite Ears Just Arrived

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10 Weeks Old, Both Lokis Ears Popped Up Together Today For The First Time

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

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

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This Is My New Puppy — His Ears Are Big. I’m Sure He’ll Grow Into Them Eventually

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Gemma Wants To Join The Crew

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#83

I Told Her That She's Adopted

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

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

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Cute Afghan Hound

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

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

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

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He’s Two-Thirds Ears

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#92

Cat Bed Sonars & Kitten Sonars

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

Are you mocking me Jim? I kinda feel like you're mocking me in some way

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#95

Grandma... What Big Ears You Have, “All The Better To Hear You My Dear”

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One Day, A Chihuahua And An Italian Greyhound Decided To Create A Child With Satellite Ears

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#99

She Knows When You Open The Treat Bag

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#102

Miso Heard Doggy Airplane Ears Are Tolerated Maybe

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#103

Meet Salem, Our New Rescue. Look At Those Ears!

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What A Difference A Stick Can Make

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Derp Mule Deer

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#106

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#108

Our Dog Has Pretty Long Ears

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#109

When Your Ears Are Almost Bigger Than Your Head

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#111

My Friend's Cat Has A Better Wardrobe Than I Do

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Airplane Ears While Standing Up

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Pretty Girls Love Posing For Pictures

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

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

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#118

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#119

Our Newest Neighbor Came By For A Visit

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#120

Figaro's Big Ears

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Every Time I Say Anything That Rhymes With Walk Treat Or Out

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My Big-Eared Boi

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#125

As Requested, More Of Gouda And Her Spectacular Ears

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#126

She's A Long Teen Already, But She Still Looks Smol And Her Ears Are Huge

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My Friends’ Hunting Guide, Has A Caracal As A Pet

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Amanda6
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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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#129

Meet Mochi. I Got Her At Walmart For Free! No Joke, A Lady Was Just Giving Away Free Chihuahua Puppies

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#130

Ears Up!

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#131

Smol Cat Big Ears

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#132

Bruno Who Has The Most Giant Ears!

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#133

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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#139

Big Ears Don’t Care!

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One Of Our Red Angus Calves Relaxing

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