Meaning of long-eared fox | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis)

Examples

“With these is placed a specimen of the Long-eared Fox of South Africa (Otocyon megalotis), remarkable for its very numerous teeth and its sharp-pointed and long ears ; special interest is attached to it, as it has been considered to represent the original type of canine animal, whence all the wild forms of Dogs and Foxes of the present day have been developed.”

“Among the foxes and jackals the puppies of the long eared fox are quite the most delightful. Their teeth are exceedingly sharp and, when feeding them, should be carefully avoided.”

“With a bit of luck, it is possible to surprise the long-eared fox, also called the "bat-eared fox," spreadeagled in the sun near its den.”

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