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)
Impressionnant POV
"Si j'ai de grandes oreilles, c'est pour mieux t'entendre!" Superbe portrait d'un bel animal qui ressemble à une peluche!
never seen one before ...cool
Perfect shot! Fascinating animal.
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.
Thanks for the info. Really fun looking fellow. Do you have more photos of it? :-)
We have other photos of which another one will soon be put on the animals section
How beautiful "portrait".
It's a pleasure to see!
Incredible looking animal and such a fantastic shot!!
Stunning picture and interesting write up...Very cool :)
Nature is amazing....great shot!
Cute - beautiful capture!!!
Great shot !
excellent photography and such a beautiful animal
Very nice close-up. Well done.
Awesome shot
Excellente capture ! Tu n'as pas dit où tu avais photographié tous ces animaux !
il est magnifique cet animal.