Bat-eared Fox

The Bat-eared Fox is a medium-sized canid with large, bat-like ears that are adapted for detecting insects. It is found in eastern and southern Africa and feeds primarily on termites and other insects, though it may also consume small vertebrates. The Bat-eared Fox is known for its social behaviour, often living in family groups in burrows.

The Bat-eared Fox is a medium-sized canid with large, bat-like ears that are adapted for detecting insects. It is found in eastern and southern Africa and feeds primarily on termites and other insects, though it may also consume small vertebrates. The Bat-eared Fox is known for its social behaviour, often living in family groups in burrows.

Scientific Name:

Otocyon megalotis

Family:

Canidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Insects

Habitat:

Savanna

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

2.5–4.5 kg

Order:

Carnivora

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