Video by joelsartore / The large eyes and oversize ears of the pallid fox may increase this species’ cuteness factor, but their real purpose is much more practical. An inhabitant of the African Sahel, the pallid fox relies on its extra large ears to help regulate its body temperature as it navigates through desert habitat and also puts them to work listening for prey hiding beneath the sand. When the sun goes down, the fox’s eyes work in tandem with its ears to detect prey, capable of capturing the most miniscule points of light and movement revealing the location of a potential meal. Video taken cub.creek.science.camp. To see more footage of species in the Photo Ark, follow me joelsartore. #foxes #pallidfox #bigears #duo #canid #PhotoArk