Foxes

Common Name:   Bat-eared Fox
Binomial Name:   Otocyon megalotis
Identification:   Jackal-like appearance. Disproportionately large ears. Bushy, slivery-grey coat. Black legs. Bushy tail. Black face below the eyes, paler above the eyes.
Weight:   Males +/- 4 kg (9 lbs), females +/- 4 kg (9 lbs)
Gestation:   2 months
Young:   Litter of 4-6 pups
Habitat:   Open country, such as short scrub, grassveld and sparsely wooded areas. Absent from mountains, dense woodland and forest.
Diet:   Mostly insects (termites in particular) and other invertebrates; also, reptiles, rodents, and wild fruits.
Red List Status:   Least Concern

Common Name:   Cape Fox
Binomial Name:   Vulpes chama
Identification:   Typical fox-like appearance. Long bushy tail. Greyish back and sides. Light-coloured legs. Muzzle generally light in colour.
Weight:   Males +/- 4 kg (9 lbs), females +/- 4 kg (9 lbs)
Gestation:   2 months
Young:   Litter of 4-6 pups
Habitat:   Open areas, such as grassland and arid scrub.
Diet:   Mainly insects, invertebrates and rodents; also, reptiles, birds, carrion and wild fruits.
Red List Status:   Least Concern