Bat-eared Fox
The Bat-eared Fox is a small fox species native to the savannas and grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa. It is known for its enormous ears, which can be up to 5 inches long. These ears are used to help the fox locate its primary food source: termites.
The Bat-eared Fox has a unique hearing ability that allows it to pinpoint the location of termites and other insects beneath the soil. It is a highly social animal that lives in small family groups and is a vital part of its ecosystem, as it helps to control insect populations.
Bat-eared Fox
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
1 feet
(0.3 m)
Average Weight
7 - 10 lbs
(3.2 - 4.5 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 14 years
Gestation Period
60 - 70 days
Did You Know?
The Bat-eared Fox gets its name from its remarkably large ears, which can be up to 5 inches (13 cm) long!
These incredible ears help the Bat-eared Fox locate insects, especially termites, underground. They can hear the sounds of insect larvae chewing!
Unlike most foxes, the Bat-eared Fox's diet consists almost entirely of insects, making them primarily insectivores.
A Bat-eared Fox can consume hundreds of thousands of termites in a single night.
They are social animals and often live in small family groups or larger communities.
Bat-eared Foxes are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night.
They can be found in the savannas and grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa.
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