Fennec foxes have humongous ears - all the better to hear their prey with! In the wild, these foxes hunt by listening out for underground prey and burrowing. Here, the keepers encourage the foxes to dig and burrow for their food by hiding treats like mealworms and long beans in logs. Swing by Night Safari’s Creatures of the Night Show for a chance to catch them in action: http://bit.ly/NS_CONS 📹: Anne Kayleigh Joseph, Trainer/Presenter | Mandai Wildlife Reserve

The fennec fox's ears are nearly half the length of its body. | National Geographic

6.6K views · 158 reactions | The little guy on the left is a fennec fox. It's a tiny, nocturnal creature originally found in the Sahara that grows to an adult weight of about 3lbs. Foxes can make wonderful pets, but they require special care. If you're considering welcoming one of these fellows into your home, be sure to read up on the issues that may arise along the way! https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Pet-Fox Thanks to Rare Earth Ranch for the adorable footage. | wikiHow | Facebook