
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 …
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 …
Fennec fox - Smithsonian's 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.
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 …
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 …
Vulpes zerda (fennec) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web
Fennecs are the smallest of the canids. They range in size from 0.8 kg in vixens to 1.5 kg in males. They are smaller than an average house cat. Tail length is between 18 and 30 cm, and …
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 …
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, …
Fennec - New World Encyclopedia
Fennec or fennec fox is the common name for a small, nocturnal canid, Vulpes zerda (synonym Fennecus zerda), characterized by very large, pointed ears, long tail, and highly social …
Fennec Fox Animal Facts - Vulpes zerda - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Fennec foxes are animals that are found inhabiting both sandy and semi-arid desert regions across northern Africa and the northern Sinai peninsula. They have a relatively …