The Somali Peninsula, also known as the Horn of Africa, juts out from Northeastern Africa into the Arabian Sea. The region hosts the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. This is the area thought to be the site of the mysterious “Land of Punt,” a rich kingdom serving as a close trading partner to ancient Egypt.
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Otocyon megalotis - The bat-eared fox feeds exclusively on insects, with harvester termites topping the list. The over-sized ears are sensitive and can detect food sources it cannot see or sniff out. The dental structure of the bat-eared fox differs from those of other canid species. They have smaller teeth, but with less of a shearing design, a reflection of their insect diet. The bat-eared fox can survive without direct access to water. It is able to obtain the necessary water requirements from eating insects.
