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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 – Facts, Size, Lifespan, Habitat, and Pictures

    Learn all about the Fennec Fox – its size, what it looks like, what it eats, where it lives, its behavioral traits, is it endangered, and much more.

  4. 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...

  5. 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. …

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

    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 hot days, cold nights, …

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. Fennec Fox Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS

    Dec 8, 2022 · Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda): a small fox native to the deserts of North Africa. The fennec fox is the smallest of the foxes. Their head and body are 9.5 to 16 inches long and their tail is 7 to...

  10. 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 …