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Your chances of seeing Bat eared Fox in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Bat eared Fox within a day or two in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
When to see Bat eared Fox in Kgalagadi Transfrontier 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 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Bat eared Fox in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: best roads
Drive
Nossob Road, Union's End Road and Auob Road run through dry riverbed and kalahari dunes and sandveld: good country for Bat eared Fox.
- Nossob Road160.8 km · dry riverbed
- Union's End Road128.6 km · dry riverbed
- Auob Road111.4 km · dry riverbed and kalahari dunes and sandveld
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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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