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  1. 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) …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. 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 …

  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 …

  7. Fennec Fox - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    The Fennec Fox, scientifically known as Vulpes zerda, is the smallest species of fox in the world. Its name is derived from the Arabic word ‘fanak’, meaning fox, and ‘zerda’ from the Greek …

  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: Habitat, Behavior, Threats & Conservation

    4 days ago · 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.

  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 …