The Bat-eared Fox is the only canid to have largely abandoned mammalian prey in favour of insects. Characterized by large dish like ears and grey-black markings, the bat-eared Fox lives mainly in the open grasslands and grassy deserts of Southern and Central Africa.

Size: Body length: 50-60cm, Tail length: 30-35cm, Standing height: 35-40cm, Weight: 3-4.5kg.

Name: Otocyon megalotis

Habitat: Open woodland and grassy plains.

Distribution: There are two main populations; one in South Africa and the other in East Africa.

Diet Description: Insects, particularly termites and grasshoppers. A small precentage of their diet includes lizards, small birds, eggs, small mammals and fruit.

Socialisation: Nocturnal, animals, Bat-eared foxes live in pairs and both partners rear the cubs.

Reproduction: After a gestation period of two months, the female gives birth to 1-5 cubs.