The arctic hare on the left and the jack rabbit on the right are adapted to
live in very different types of environments. The longer ears of the jack
rabbit are most likely an adaptation that enables the animal to _______ .
A. Collect water
B. Release body heat
C. Hide from predators
D. absorb solar energy
Jackrabbits live in deserts, and therefore must release excess body heat through the surface area of their ears to avoid quickly overheating and dying.