Nama Saintifik
Otocyon Megalotis
Tinggi
N/A
Berat
3 - 4.5 kg
Jangka Hayat
6 - 13 years
Jumlah
N/A
Nama Samaran
N/A
Bat-Eared Fox
Maklumat
The Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a unique canid species found in the savannas and grasslands of Africa. It is known for its large ears, which resemble those of a bat. This fox has 48 teeth, more than most other mammal species, and it uses nine different calls to communicate with one another. They also use their tails and ears as a means of communication. Additionally, this fox obtains moisture from its food in addition to drinking water.
Tabiat Pemakanan
The main diet of the Bat-eared Fox consists of insects, particularly termites. These foxes use their acute sense of hearing to locate termites and then dig into termite mounds or burrow into other ground-dwelling invertebrates. In addition to termites, they also consume dung beetles, grasshoppers, scorpions, spiders, millipedes, mice, lizards, fruits, and eggs.
Habitat
The Bat-eared Fox primarily lives in arid grasslands, savannas, and Acacia forests. They are adapted to arid or semi-arid environments and prefer to stay in areas with short grasses. When threatened, the fox will retreat into tall grasses for safety. They tend to hunt in short grasslands and low shrub habitats but will occasionally enter areas with tall grasses and thick shrubs to hide when threatened.
Fakta Menarik !
- The Bat-eared Fox has 48 teeth, more than most other mammal species.
- They have nine calls that they use to communicate with each other and also use their tails and ears as a means of communication.