Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis)

Series of side elevation illustrations of the Bat-Eared Fox

The Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a species that was named for its large ears that are used for hearing and regulating its temperature. They have sand-gray fur, lighter fur on their underside, and darker fur along their eyes and muzzle. They typically live in the African Savana. Bat-Eared Foxes are mostly insectivores and eat ants, beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, millipedes, moths, scorpions, and spiders. The Bat-Eared fox is nocturnal 85% of the time even though they are highly social animals and easily gets along with others.

Set of side elevation drawings of the Bat-Eared Fox in assorted postures

Bat-Eared Foxs have a shoulder height of 12”-15” (30-38 cm), body length between 18”-26” (46-66 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 7-12 lb (3-5 kg). The typical lifespan of a Bat-Eared Fox is 5-7 years in the wild) and up to 12-16 years when raised in captivity.

Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis)

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Height:
12”-15” | 30-38 cm
Width:
Depth:
Length:
18”-26” | 46-66 cm
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Weight:
7-12 lb | 3-5 kg
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Scientific Name:
Otocyon megalotis
Lifespan:
5-7 years (wild); up to 12-16 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Bat-Eared Fox side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (walking), side (lying down)

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Foxes are carnivorous mammals under the taxonomic rank Vulpini and fit into the family Canidae. They are usually very social, cunning, and identified by the long-bushy tail, upright triangular ears, flattened skull, and the ability to move pretty fast.

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