Bat-eared fox by Kordouane
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Description
The bat-eared fox is predominantly an insectivore that uses its large ears to locate its prey. About 80–90% of their diet is harvester termites (Hodotermes mossambicus). When this particular species of termite is not available, they feed on other species of termites and have also been observed consuming other arthropods such as ants, beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, millipedes, moths, scorpions, spiders, and rarely birds, small mammals, reptiles, and fungi (the desert truffle Kalaharituber pfeilii). The insects they eat fulfill the majority of their water intake needs. The bat-eared fox refuses to feed on snouted harvester termites, likely because it is not adapted to tolerate termites’ chemical defense.
Comments (20)
MagikUnicorn
Impressionnant POV
Jean_C
"Si j'ai de grandes oreilles, c'est pour mieux t'entendre!" Superbe portrait d'un bel animal qui ressemble à une peluche!
mistressotdark
never seen one before ...cool
vdallas
Perfect shot! Fascinating animal.
blinkings
Meisiekind
Stellar image! I am hoping to see some of these critters in the wild when I go on my next safari in Northern South Africa in two weeks' time.
T.Rex
Thanks for the info. Really fun looking fellow. Do you have more photos of it? :-)
Kordouane
We have other photos of which another one will soon be put on the animals section
moochagoo
How beautiful "portrait".
DukeNukem2005
It's a pleasure to see!
LivingPixels
Incredible looking animal and such a fantastic shot!!
beachsidelegs
Stunning picture and interesting write up...Very cool :)
miwi
QuietRiot
Nature is amazing....great shot!
mtdana
Cute - beautiful capture!!!
water
Great shot !
Richardphotos
excellent photography and such a beautiful animal
X-PaX
Very nice close-up. Well done.
anitalee
Awesome shot
AureliusdeMercoeur
Excellente capture ! Tu n'as pas dit où tu avais photographié tous ces animaux !
Koala44
il est magnifique cet animal.