Weighing in at around 1kg, the fennec fox is the smallest of all the foxes. As a resident across the Sahara desert and other parts of North Africa the fennec’s long hairs may seem a bit out of ...

The fennec fox is one of nature’s most charming creatures, known for its oversized ears and playful personality. Native to the deserts of North Africa, this tiny fox has captured hearts worldwide.

The plan is to reintroduce the two surviving fennec fox kits to their parents in the summer, as their birth is said to be important to the European breeding programme.

A beloved female fennec fox died at the Phoenix Zoo last week, leaving guests, staff and animal companions with a "heavy heart," according to a Facebook post by zoo officials on Wednesday.