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