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14 Uitenhage Road, North End, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 6001
+27 41 811 9729 Email Us
The Bat-eared Fox, with its distinctive large ears, sleek build, and sharp senses, is such a fascinating creature.
They are renowned for their exceptional hearing and agile hunting skills, Bat-eared Foxes are a unique hunt and truly a special species if granted the opportunity to harvest. An interesting fact about the Bat Eared Fox is that they are mostly monogamous. They also use their ears to control their body temperature.
Considering its size, a full mount is the best option for a Bat-eared fox, capturing its sleek form, large ears, and alert stance. Perfect for creating an engaging exhibit, this option showcases the fox in a lifelike pose.
No, bat-eared foxes are not aggressive animals. They are gentle and avoid confrontation, relying on their agility and sharp senses to escape predators rather than fight. In South Africa, they are admired for their shy but charming presence.
Yes, bat-eared foxes are quite shy by nature. They tend to be elusive and prefer to stay hidden, which makes spotting them in the wild a rare experience, even on South African safaris.
Bat-eared foxes are not strictly carnivorous. While they do eat small mammals, reptiles, and birds on occasion, the majority of their diet consists of insects, especially termites, which are abundant in South Africa.
A full mount is considered the best option, as it highlights the fox’s large ears, sleek body, and alert stance. This option is particularly popular among hunters who want to capture the uniqueness of African species.
Yes, taxidermists can position the ears in different alert or relaxed poses to capture the fox’s natural expressions and personality.
Their oversized ears and slender form create a striking and lifelike exhibit, making them stand out from other fox species
