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Record 1 2008-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
Otocyon megalotis
Latin
OBS

These are small, hamless animals living on insects, wild fruit, small rodents and reptiles. They use their large ears to trace sounds of insect activity underground, after which the prey is dug out and eaten.

OBS

A mammal of the family Canidae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Otocyon megalotis
Latin
OBS

Mammifère de la famille des Canidae.

Spanish

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