A bat-eared fox returned to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve after it was found collapsed in a park, reports Cape {town} Etc.
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A concerned resident found a bat-eared fox collapsed in a Milnerton park and first took the animal to a cheetah rehabilitation centre in Paarl, which arranged transfer to the SPCA for a full assessment.
The SPCA veterinary team examined the fox and confirmed he was healthy, noting he appeared frightened and stressed rather than ill. ‘He was in good health, simply frightened and likely stressed from the experience,’ an SPCA veterinarian said.
After monitoring and confirming the fox was eating normally, the team secured approval from CapeNature and released him at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve close to dusk to match the species’ crepuscular habits.
Bat-eared foxes use unusually large ears to locate invertebrate prey and help control local termite populations, making them valuable to ecosystem health.
The SPCA thanked the member of the public whose prompt action helped secure the positive outcome and urged residents to contact its Wildlife Unit rather than handle distressed animals themselves.
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