Here's why:
* Size Disparity: Gazelles are significantly larger than bat-eared foxes. Even a young gazelle would be too large for a bat-eared fox to hunt and kill.
* Diet: Bat-eared foxes are primarily insectivores, meaning they feed on insects. They also eat small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
* Hunting Strategy: Bat-eared foxes are opportunistic hunters, using their large ears to detect the sounds of small prey. They are not equipped to hunt large animals like gazelles.
While bat-eared foxes may scavenge on the remains of larger animals, they are not predators of gazelles.