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, which serve to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey.

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 thick and range in color from reddish cream to light fawn to almost white.

2022年12月8日 · 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...

2014年12月10日 · Use our Fennec fox Information Sheet to review taxonomy, conservation status, physical description, diet and housing needs, anatomy and physiology, preventive care as well as important medical conditions.

2024年12月7日 · 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 length). It has long, thick, whitish to sand-colored fur and a …

2024年8月20日 · Fennec foxes have thick, soft, fine fur. Its wooly undercoat provides protection against temperature extremes. Image credit: © San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small-sized fox typically found in the Sahara and Arabian deserts. The fox is clearly recognized by its unusually large ears. It is the world’s smallest canid but the thing that makes fox special is that it can survive drinking. Fennec fox is thought to get all its water from eating small rodents.

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...

2023年2月17日 · We will explore the biology and behavior of fennec foxes, providing you with the information you need to understand these fascinating creatures. From their physical characteristics to their social behavior and communication, we’ll cover it all.

Anatomy The fennec fox is the smallest canid species (with an average weight of 1kg but may weigh as much as 1.5kg). Ears are large (~10cm in length), and muzzle is relatively small. The height at the shoulder is on average 20cm, and the total length rarely exceeds 60cm.