WILD ANIMAL PARK'S FIRST-EVER LITTER OF AFRICAN FOXES EMERGE FROM BIRTHING DEN

JUNE 15, 2006

A litter of four young bat-eared foxes have begun emerging from their birthing den at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park. This unique species of African fox is rarely seen in zoos and this is the first litter ever born at the Park.

Bat-eared foxes are native to the African savannas. This family pack can be seen in the Wild Animal Park's Heart of Africa exhibit where they share a habitat with warthogs.

Bat-eared foxes are nocturnal creatures, emerging from their dens in the early evening to hunt insects, rodents, birds, and eggs. Due to their nocturnal behavior, typically these unique foxes are rarely seen by day visitors to the Park, except those who arrive first thing in the morning. However, with the Park's debut of "Park at Dark" activities this weekend, guests may have a better chance of glimpsing these night dwellers. Park at Dark kicks off Saturday and continues through Sept. 5. Guests can explore the Wild Animal Park, looking for nighttime critters like these foxes until 9 p.m. Other nighttime activities include African dancers, singers, and acrobats.