>>27725860>Why does Wartortle grow ear-hair?I've actually thought about this one: Sexual Selection
Wartortles most likely grow the ears that they have in order to display to potential mates their health and their physical prowess as well as to differentiate themselves from juvenile Squirtles. The Ears and Tails of a Wartortle tell all the single-ladies(and men) "Hey, I'm a successful, strong, independent beast who's amazing at survival- come check out my sexy ass ears and tail fluff."
When a Wartortle finally develops into a Blastoise though it trades that fluff for those amazing canons.
