Editor's Den

Raghul Patteri

Editor

The Bat-eared fox, easy to confuse with a small fox, but biologically it is very different.

A member of the canid family, this is an elusive and special mammal. Even for a seasoned African wildlife expert like Dr. Peter Hudson, the Bat-eared fox is difficult to observe due to their elusiveness.

They are the only member of their genus and are special. The Bat-eared fox is another reminder to look beyond the well-known and charismatic species and peer into the interesting lives of the lesser-known species.

In this article, Dr. Peter Hudson explains what sets these animals apart and why they are indeed special. The biology and feeding habits are intriguing and provoke the question of how they evolved to be like this.

Even though they are considered to be of least concern from a conservation standpoint, their dietary habits make them dependent on the health and availability of the large areas of the African savannah.

We thank all the photographers who contributed images for this edition, no mean feat considering that these animals are elusive and also difficult to spot and pin down amongst the grass.

Our next edition will focus on the Nile monitor. Please be ready with your monitor images.

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