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Cincinnati Welcomes Three Wee Fox Kits

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In the wild, Bat-eared Foxes emerge from their den at dusk to prowl for prey. They tend to hang out near herds of Zebra, Buffalo, and other large mammals that attract insects.  Listening intently with its five-inch long ears, the Fox can detect a termite chewing grass or a beetle larva burrowing underground. Three Bat-eared Fox pups (2 females and 1 male) were born April 9 at Cincinnati Zoo to proud parents Runt and Pombre.

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Photo credit: Connie Lemperle / Cincinnati Zoo

4 responses to “Cincinnati Welcomes Three Wee Fox Kits”

  1. Desiree Avatar
    Desiree

    They are so cute…..they probably make cute little sounds when they are hungry or happy….
    Thank you for the pictures.

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  2. Anne Packrat Avatar
    Anne Packrat

    Will the ears go up as they age?

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  3. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    Those are some serious hearing skills!!

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  4. Hilary Minor Avatar
    Hilary Minor

    Now, let’s see . . . I’ll have six of these bat-eared babes, four of the Clouded Leopard cubs . . . but I think I’ll pass on the Emperor Scorpion babies although I’m sure they are beautiful in their mummy’s eyes!

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