56 Bat-eared Fox

bat-eared fox

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(Otocyon megalotis)

 A native of Africa, the bat-eared fox is the only truly insectivorous canid. It prefers harvester termites which make up 80%-90% of its diet. Its large ears are a characteristic shared by many animals living in hot, arid climates as they help to dissipate heat. They also help in locating prey.