Fennec fox - Wikipedia
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.
Fennec Fox – Facts, Size, Lifespan, Habitat, Pictures - Animal Spot
The fennec fox is a small fox known for its enormous ears. It inhabits the desert regions of North Africa and is well-adapted to life in those harsh conditions, earning it the nickname “desert fox”. They are social animals, living inside underground caves in small groups.
Fennec Fox - National Geographic
The fennec fox is the smallest of all the world's foxes, but its large ears, measuring 6 inches, appear to be on loan from a bigger relative. Fennec foxes dwell in the sandy Sahara and...
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 long, soft, and thick and range in color from reddish cream to light fawn to almost white.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears - HowStuffWorks
Weighing in at just 2 to 3 pounds (0.9 to 1.3 kilograms), this tiny canid looks to be about 75 percent ears. Their bodies and paws are covered in thick fur that comes in shades from red to cream and their bellies are generally pure white. Rounding out their stuffed animal appearance is a bushy, black-tipped tail.
What Does the (Fennec) Fox Say? - Smithsonian's National Zoo
2018年4月12日 · Why do fennec foxes have big ears? The fennec may be the world’s smallest fox, but it sports outlandishly large ears! In fact, relative to body size, it has the largest ears of any member of the canid family. It uses those big ears to listen for sounds of prey in the sand. The ears also help dispel body heat to keep the fox cool.
Fennec Fox Facts, Pictures & Information: African Desert Fox
2019年1月28日 · The fennec fox has a long, bushy tail, a small snout and a typically fox-like ‘triangular’ face. The species is famous for its distinctive long ears. These can be up to 15 cm (5.9 in) long; quite a size compared to the animal’s relatively small body! In fact, the fennec fox has the largest ears of any fox in relation to body size.
Fennec Foxes: Why Are Their Ears So Big? | National Geographic
2017年2月17日 · Fennec foxes are the smallest of the fox species ... but their ears can grow to be half the size of their bodies. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribeAb...
Fennec Fox - National Geographic Kids
The fennec fox is the smallest of all the world's foxes, weighing only 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram). It has enormous ears, measuring 6 inches (15 centimeters), which it appears to have borrowed...
Fennec Fox Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
2022年12月8日 · Fennec foxes are perhaps best known for their enormous ears. Relative to body size, the fennec fox has the largest ears of any member of the canid family. Their ears are typically 4 to...