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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 – 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 …

  5. Fennec Fox - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    These pint-sized canids are extremely adaptable in their native desert environment. The fennecs are most recognizable by their large ears, reaching 4 to 6 inches in length. Those ears not only …

  6. 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 …

  7. Fennec Fox: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    The Fennec Fox, with its distinctive large ears and petite frame, is a charismatic creature that captures the curiosity of many. Native to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the Fennec Fox, …

  8. 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 …

  9. Fennec Fox | Encyclopedia MDPI

    Apr 14, 2025 · Native to the arid regions of North Africa, particularly the Sahara Desert, the Fennec Fox is supremely adapted to its harsh environment, with specialized physiological and …

  10. 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 …