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  1. 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, …

  2. 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 …

  3. Fennec Fox - National Geographic Kids

    Fennec foxes are sometimes called "desert foxes" because they live in desert zones of North Africa and the Sinai and Arabian peninsulas. They are nocturnal and avoid the daytime heat of the...

  4. Fennec fox | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation ...

    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 …

  5. Fennec Foxes: Facts, Threats & Conservation | IFAW

    What are fennec foxes? Fennec foxes are the smallest species of fox in the world, and they are found in the Sahara Desert. As desert dwellers, they have many useful adaptations to help them endure the …

  6. 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 …

  7. Fennec Fox: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    The Fennec Fox, with its distinctive large ears and petite frame, is a charismatic creature that captures the curiosity of many. Native to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the Fennec Fox, scientifically …