why do animals prick up their ears
Confidence votes 78.0K. There's more to farming than dirt, cows, and a pair of bib overalls. Pricking of the ears is a sign that an animal is suddenly alert to a specific sound it hears that is regarded as unfamiliar or something that is not usually heard in its regular routine. Why cows and dogs prick their ears   They prick their ears because it helps them pinpoint exactly where a certain sound is coming from.