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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 …

  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) …

  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 …

  4. 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 …

  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 …

  6. This desert cutie is the smallest dog in the world - and also the …

    Apr 27, 2025 · Fennec foxes have large ears (the largest ears relative to body size of any member of the family Canidae), which can grow up to 15cm in length. They help keep the little …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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.

  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 …