Bat-eared Fox Tank Top

The Bat-eared Fox (otocyon megalotis), named for its large ears inhabits the short grasslands of the African savannah. Other names for the Bat-eared fox are: big-eared fox, black-eared fox, cape fox and Delande's fox. These nocturnal animals are predominantly insectivores, using their bat-like ears to detect insects as deep as a foot underground. Ants and termites make up the majority of a bat-eared fox's diet.
This image was photographed in the Central Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is probably the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world .and famous for its huge herds of plains animals. The Serengeti derived its name from the Maasai word "serengit" which means "endless plains".

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...