Facts about the Bat-Eared Fox -- Otocyon megalotis:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height 30 cm, mass 4 kg.

COLOUR: A greyish brown with underparts paler. The bushy tail, as well as the feet and legs, are black. The chin is dark brown to black, and the area around the mouth is black. The back of the ears are brown and insides are white.

GESTATION PERIOD: 2 months

MOST LIKE: Cape Fox, but has large ears. Dark brown to black muzzle and chin can be contrasted with reddish brown face of cape fox.

HABITAT: In the open country with low rainfalls, grasslands, bushveld. It prefers dry areas.

WHERE FOUND:
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Langebaan National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Karoo National Park