Bat-eared Fox

Otocyon megalotis

Emerging at dusk from an underground den, the bat-eared fox prowls for prey. It tends to hang out near herds of zebra, buffalo, and other large mammals that attract insects. Listening intently with its five-inch long ears, the fox can detect a termite chewing grass or a beetle larva burrowing underground.

Fact File

Height: 1.5 to 2.2 ft
Weight: 7 to 12 lbs
Lifespan: 13 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Savannah
Prey: Primarily termites, beetles, and other insects

Videos

Fox Ears:

The bat-eared fox can rotate its cup-shaped ears independently to pinpoint the exact location of prey.

Range:

Eastern and Southern Africa