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The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small crepuscular fox native to the deserts of North Africa, ranging from Western Sahara and Mauritania to the Sinai Peninsula. [1] Its most distinctive feature is its unusually large ears, which serve to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey.
28 Ιαν 2019 · The fennec fox is not just the world’s smallest fox; it’s also the smallest member of the dog family Canidae. This diminutive desert dweller is smaller than a typical house cat. The fennec fox has a long, bushy tail, a small snout and a typically fox-like ‘triangular’ face.
Find out some remarkable adaptations the fennec fox developed to survive in the Sahara. Learn why big ears are good for more than just hearing.
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 Sinai and Arabia. They prefer sandy deserts and arid areas with scrub or desert grasses.
28 Σεπ 2024 · fennec, (Fennecus zerda), desert-dwelling fox, family Canidae, 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 [14–16 inches], weight about 1.5 kg [3.3 pounds]) and large ears (15 cm or more in length).
The Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small crepuscular fox native to the deserts of North Africa. It is the smallest species of fox. Its coat, ears, and kidney functions have adapted to the desert environment with high temperatures and little water.
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 60 percent of the 30 to 40 cm body length.
