Fennec fox - Wikipedia The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small fox native to the deserts of North Africa, ranging from Western Sahara and Mauritania to the Sinai Peninsula Its most distinctive feature is its unusually large ears, which serve to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey
Fennec | Description, Diet, Habitat, Size, Facts | Britannica Fennec, desert-dwelling fox found in north Africa and the Sinai and Arabian peninsulas The fennec is characterized by its small size (head and body length 36–41 cm) and large ears (15 or more cm in length) It has long, thick, whitish to sand-colored fur and a black-tipped tail
Fennec fox - Smithsonians National Zoo Fennec foxes are the smallest of the canids and live in deserts and arid regions of Africa and Arabia They have extraordinarily large ears, which help them hunt at night Their coats are long, soft, and thick and range in color from reddish cream to light fawn to almost white
Fennec Fox - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants These pint-sized canids are extremely adaptable in their native desert environment The fennecs are most recognizable by their large ears, reaching 4 to 6 inches in length Those ears not only help them listen for prey underground, but also serve to dissipate excess heat of the desert
10 Fascinating Fennec Fox Facts - Fact Animal Fennec Fox Profile The fennec fox is the smallest of the world’s foxes, and can be found inhabiting sandy deserts and semi-deserts in North Africa These small canids are prevalent throughout the Sahara from Morocco to Sinai and Arabia
Fennec Fox Facts, Pictures Information: African Desert Fox - Active Wild The fennec fox is not just the world’s smallest fox; it’s also the smallest member of the dog family Canidae This diminutive desert dweller is smaller than a typical house cat The fennec fox has a long, bushy tail, a small snout and a typically fox-like ‘triangular’ face
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