Why Do Some Dogs Have Floppy Ears? Listen Up: Science Has the Answer
Humans have changed the world in countless ways — and among them is the evolution of dog ears.Similar to how canine breeds come in a variety of sizes from mini doberman doggos to big St.
Bernard round boys, dogs also have many different ear shapes.Their relatives, wild animals like the coyote and the wolf, have upright ears that help sharpen their hearing, so any rustle of potential prey is heard.
But, as the above video created by NPR’s Skunk Bear explains, many domestic dogs have floppy (and adorable) ears — it’s similar to domestic pigs when compared to wild boars,