Bat-eared fox
Otocyon megalotisGeographic Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
Did You Know? The bat-eared fox possesses extraordinary hearing thanks to its massive ears, each spanning over five inches. These ears allow the fox to detect the faintest rustle of insects beneath the ground. To pinpoint the exact location of its prey, the fox can swivel its cup-shaped ears independently.
Details
Height: 1.5 to 2.2 ft
Weight: 7-12 lbs.
Primarily termites, beetles, and other insects.
Least Concern
Savanna
Exhibit information
Did you know that you can go on safari right here in Rhode Island? View rare and exotic species from far away Africa.
Throughout your adventure, learn how the people, land, and animals of Africa are all interconnected and interdependent while watching zebras, cheetahs, red river hogs, and more in action.
Observe elephants swimming in a waterhole and Masai giraffes reaching high into the trees for a leafy snack.
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