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By Nakyakibadde Mary

Bat-Eared Fox - Kibbe

A bat eared fox is a long limbed large-eared with a thickly furred black tipped tail and black tipped ears, feet and muzzle. The eyes are contained with in a dark mask. It is relatively quiet.  It occasionally utter a series of thin wailign howls. It can be found in a dry open country, especially Acacia Savannahs and associated plains, gras lands and steppes. It eats termites, beetles, small vertebrates and fruits.  The dense fur helps to protect against the bites of the soldiers termites.  They move in a permanent pair as a basic social unit. The young are born blind and helpless.