
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, …
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 …
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 …
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...
10 Fascinating Fennec Fox Facts - Fact Animal
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fennec Fox – All You Need To Know About This Exotic Animal
Jan 26, 2023 · Fennec foxes are monogamous creatures that live in groups that include fennec families with up to ten individuals in each family. Fennec families dig in the sand to find food and digging has …