bat-eared fox
A species of fox native to Africa, known for its large ears. Scientific name: Otocyon megalotis.
I saw a bat-eared fox at the zoo.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling is also used, especially in biological contexts.
Compound of 大耳 (おおみみ, 'big ears') + 狐 (きつね, 'fox'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a straightforward descriptive name.