Why do dogs have floppy ears?
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Have you ever wondered why some dogs have floppy ears, but wolves don't? This video by NPR's Skunk Bear illustrates the evolutionary process that may explain why certain domesticated animals look and act differently than their untamed counterparts.
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How are dogs and other animals with floppy ears different from those that don't have floppy ears?
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Why do doberman pinschers the dog bread have straight up ears.
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Why might it be the case that some tame dog breeds have floppy ears and some have pointed ears?
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