Big Ears, Little Ears

The savanna wakes up under a golden sun. Animals big and small wiggle their ears, listening for the morning sounds.

A mysterious rustling sound whispers across the dry grass. A tiny fennec fox perks up its giant, pointed ears to listen.

Nearby, a giant elephant swings its massive, fan-like ears forward. It listens closely to the mysterious rustle.

The hot sun rises. The little fennec fox uses its huge ears to stay cool, listening for beetles wiggling deep under the sand.

The giant elephant flaps its ears like big fans to stay cool. It listens to the low rumble of a distant storm.

The wind begins to howl, whipping up clouds of yellow dust. The animals tilt their ears, listening closely to the approaching storm.

Thick dust fills the air, hiding everything from view. Blinded by the wind, the animals must let their ears guide them to safety.

The little fennec fox hears the soft patter of sand near its underground burrow. It slips inside, safe and warm.

Through the howling dust, the giant elephant hears the splashing riverbed. It steps carefully toward the safe, cool water.

At last, the wild wind stops blowing and the thick dust settles. The animals peek out from their safe shelters.

Stepping back into the warm sunshine, the animals smile. Their wonderful ears helped them find safety in the storm.

From keeping cool to finding safety, every animal's ears are perfect just the way they are. Big or small, they all have a special purpose.