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Otocyon megalotis
The bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), also referred to as big-eared fox, black-eared fox, cape fox, and Delalande’s fox has tawny fur with black ears, legs and parts of the pointed face. It averages 55 cm in length (head and body), with ears 13 cm long. It is the only species in the genus Otocyon.
he name Otocyon is derived from the Greek words "otus" for ear and "cyon" for dog, while the specific name "megalotis" comes from the Greek words "mega" for large and "otus" for ear
Spotted on Mar 20, 2010
Submitted on Mar 20, 2013
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Thank you! Ava; yes they are in captivity, in a Bird park; hence the relationship! Most of the mammals that they have in the park are rehabilitated animals.
Adorable !
They live peaceably together? Is this in a zoo?
Wow!