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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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    2 years 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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    sturmwesen
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    2 years 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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    2 years 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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    I have never heard of an Okapi but I love the striped legs

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    2 years 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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    This Hedgehog With Really Long Ears

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    Benita Valdez
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    2 years 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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    Benita Valdez
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    2 years 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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    2 years 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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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their expression looks like almost everybody’s drivers license and/or work ID photo.

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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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    2 years 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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