Elephant's large ears serve multiple purposes.

The primary purpose is thermoregulation, maintaining body temperature within an optimal range.

Elephants live in warm climates and need to transfer excess body heat to the environment.

Blood vessels near the surface of the skin in the ears release built-up heat through forced convection.

The large external part of each ear helps the elephant hear by directing sounds to the inner ear.

Elephant ears play a role in communication.

Spreading the ears wide can make the elephant appear larger and intimidate potential foes.

The ears serve as a visual signal to communicate with other elephants.

Flapping the ears creates air movement that aids in cooling the body.

Elephant ears are a remarkable adaptation for survival in their natural environment.