42 thoughts on “Summertide Diary: Bat-eared Fox puppies”

1. naturebackin March 26, 2021 at 11:27 pm

   Wow – fantastic. The cutest little baby faces on those pups!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorMarch 27, 2021 at 5:36 am

      I can’t believe almost 3 months have passed since this encounter. The memory of it is still as vivid as if it were yesterday.

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      1. naturebackin March 28, 2021 at 8:29 pm

         It was a unique experience so for sure it will stay with you. It is incredible that 3 months of the year have already gone by. (And that I am so behind with catching up reading!)
      2. de Wets Wild Post authorMarch 29, 2021 at 4:12 am

         We’re very grateful that your spending so much time with us now!
      3. naturebackin March 30, 2021 at 9:55 pm

         🙂
2. anotherday2paradise February 20, 2021 at 9:28 pm

   Such cute looking creatures, Dries. You and Joubert got some great shots of them having fun. 😍

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 21, 2021 at 4:24 am

      Thank you very much, Sylvia. We had great fun watching them have great fun!

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3. neihtn2012 February 17, 2021 at 2:17 pm

   They are certainly uber cute! Greatly welcome photos, Dries. Thank you!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 18, 2021 at 5:35 am

      Glad to know you enjoyed the little fox pups with us, Hien!

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4. sustainabilitea February 16, 2021 at 11:42 pm

   No secret about where they got they’re name but my, aren’t they adorable?!

   janet

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 17, 2021 at 3:26 am

      Little fluffy bundles of bouncy cuteness!

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5. Aletta - nowathome February 16, 2021 at 9:25 pm

   Hulle lyk so oulik daar in die veld Dries!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 17, 2021 at 3:25 am

      Emmers vol oulik, Aletta!

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      1. Aletta - nowathome February 17, 2021 at 6:20 am

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6. Birder's Journey February 16, 2021 at 5:59 pm

   Now these photo clearly are the very definition of “romp”!!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      There’s no denying that they were having loads of fun and had absolutely no regard for the concerns of the adults!

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7. photobyjohnbo February 16, 2021 at 5:26 pm

   Cute as a boxfull of puppies. They must have a keen sense of hearing.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      They do, John! Not even prey hiding underground can escape those ears!

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8. Photography Journal Blog February 16, 2021 at 2:40 pm

   These are so cute! What a charming way to start my morning!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      I’m glad we could be there for you, PJB!

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      1. Photography Journal Blog February 16, 2021 at 9:05 pm

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9. kathydoremus February 16, 2021 at 2:16 pm

   Cute! And easy to see where they get their name!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      They most certainly are adorable, Kathy

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10. Leya February 16, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    A bundle of joy today! Thank you for letting them loose on the internet!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 1:57 pm

       They’re so precious, Ann-Christine, that I don’t think anyone would mind!

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       1. Leya February 16, 2021 at 10:12 pm

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11. Writer Lori February 16, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    Adorable! They look so soft and cuddly, like little plush toys come to life.,☺️

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 1:56 pm

       That’s exactly what I said, Lori!

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12. T Ibara Photo February 16, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    They are adorable, and look so healthy and happy 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 12:47 pm

       They brought great joy to everyone assembled to watch them, Takami!

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13. scrapydo2.wordpress.com February 16, 2021 at 6:46 am

    Hul is darem te dierbaar vir woorde.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 7:13 am

       Ons stem heelhartig saam , Ineke

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14. Anne February 16, 2021 at 6:12 am

    What a feast of foxes!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 6:15 am

       Indeed, Anne!

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15. anne leueen February 16, 2021 at 3:17 am

    So cute!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 5:36 am

       Undeniably, Anne

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16. Irene February 16, 2021 at 12:58 am

    They look so playful!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 5:36 am

       Loads of energy in those tiny bodies!

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17. H.J. for avian101 February 16, 2021 at 12:50 am

    These bat-eared foxes must have a tremendous sense of earring, they have like a pair of parabolic antennas in their heads. They are cute little mammals. Thanks, D. 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 5:35 am

       That’s exactly right, H.J. They use their extraordinary sense of hearing to detect prey under ground and then dig it out quickly.

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18. lois February 16, 2021 at 12:23 am

    I was hoping you would do a post on these little guys. They caught my eye on your previous post. There is something very endearing about them.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 16, 2021 at 5:34 am

       They stole our hearts, Lois.

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