What is Fennec fox facts?
The fennec fox is a small fox of arid Saharan habitats.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
Its large ears aid hearing and heat exchange; furry soles reduce contact with hot sand. It may rest in burrows during daytime heat and forage more at night. Insects, small vertebrates and plant foods are taken opportunistically.
Habitat and conservation
Desert life does not mean no water requirement; food supplies some moisture. Family groups and scent marks aid communication. Habitat pressure and capture may threaten local populations; a wild fox is not a domestic pet.
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