Jambo 🦊 Mammals
Bat-eared fox
Otocyon megalotis
Photo : Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Masai MaraRare
AmboseliRare
TsavoRare
Points60 and up
Its huge ears let it hear termites and beetles moving underground.
🧠 Coming soon · Jambo Tembo's AI is still learning to recognise this species: identification arrives in an upcoming app update.
Tracker tip
🎯 Early in the morning, look for pairs near their burrows on short-grass plains.
Where to see it
Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare
FAQ
Where can I see a bat-eared fox on safari?
The bat-eared fox lives in Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo. It's easiest to spot in Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).
How do I recognise a bat-eared fox?
Its huge ears let it hear termites and beetles moving underground. Jambo Tembo's AI is still learning to recognise this species: identification arrives in an upcoming app update.