stands to reason that elves would be born with un-pointed ears to aid in child birth and then grow them out as they age. 2000 year old elves should have a wingspan of 5 meters

I pick things up
I am a collector
And things, well things
They tend to accumulate
I have this net
It drags behind me
It picks up hobbies
For me to feed upon
stands to reason that elves would be born with un-pointed ears to aid in child birth and then grow them out as they age. 2000 year old elves should have a wingspan of 5 meters