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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

    Dec 6, 2025 · 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 …

  3. 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. Their coats are long, soft, and …

  4. Fennec Fox - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Meet the fennec fox: While it is the smallest fox in the world, the fennec fox possesses tons of cuteness and charm. With their most notable characteristic being their large ears, they are always a favorite. …

  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 Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Threats & Conservation

    Dec 7, 2025 · Let’s explore everything you need to know about fennec foxes, including their behavior, habitat, diet, threats in the wild, and what’s being done to protect them.

  7. 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 accounts for nearly …

  8. 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 behavior. It is …

  9. Fennec Fox | National Geographic

    Fennec foxes dwell in the sandy Sahara and elsewhere in North Africa. Their nocturnal habits help them deal with the searing heat of the desert environment, and some physical adaptations help as...

  10. 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 wide range …