The only other breeding pair in the country is at Africa Alive in Norfolk. Bat-eared foxes are native to the African savannah where they use their large ears to help them hunt termites.

The bat-eared fox typically lives around six to 14 years in captivity, according to the African Wildlife Foundation. The zoo described Bruce, who resided in the Adventure Cove region, as having a ...

He also went by many nicknames, including “Brucie,” “Boots,” “Boy,” and “Brother” Bruce introduced the zoo’s visitors to the bat-eared fox species from Africa and his “playful ...