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Your chances of seeing Bat eared Fox in Addo Elephant National Park
Needs some luck. Bat eared Fox live in Addo Elephant National Park, but you need a good drive or some luck to see them. opspoor shows you where they've been seen recently, so you know which roads to drive.
When to see Bat eared Fox in Addo Elephant National Park
Bat eared Fox are most active late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00) and at night (19:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is Bat eared Fox's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Bat eared Fox in Addo Elephant National Park: best roads
Drive
Nzipondo Loop, Vukani Loop and Gorah Loop run through open grassland: good country for Bat eared Fox.
- Nzipondo Loop6.2 km · open grassland
- Vukani Loop4 km · open grassland
- Gorah Loop10.2 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Bat eared Fox have actually been seen recently.
About the Bat eared Fox
The bat-eared fox is a small, nocturnal canid of eastern and southern Africa, recognised by its exceptionally large ears, slender muzzle and relatively short legs. It is mainly insectivorous, with termites and harvester termites forming a major part of its diet, supplemented by other insects, small vertebrates and fruit. It is commonly found in open grassland, savanna and semi-arid habitats. Bat-eared foxes are social and often live in pairs or small family groups.
How to identify the Bat eared Fox
Small fox-like mammal with very large rounded ears, a black facial mask, greyish-brown coat, dark legs and a bushy tail with a dark tip. The oversized ears are its most distinctive feature.
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