Table of Contents

Pg. 6-7......Habitat

Pg. 8-9......Physical Features

Pg. 10-11......Food and Diet

Pg. 12-13......Life Cycle

Pg. 14-15......Fun Facts

Pg. 16-17......Sources

Pg. 18-19......Glossary

Pg. 20-24......About the author

Introduction

Have you ever thought about how Fennec Foxes live? How they eat? Where they live? And more?

If you do, keep reading!

Habitat

Also called desert foxes, fennec foxes inhabit the deserts and Arid regions of Northern Africa and the Sinai Peninsula. They have several adaptions to help them survive in this hot, dry habitat. Their large ears help them listen for prey underneath the sand. Their ears also help them release heat, keeping them cool.

Physical features

Fennec foxes are the world's smallest foxes. They measure 36-41cm (14-16in) long and weigh 1-1.6 kg (2-3.5 lb.)

Their tails are 7 to 12.2 inches!

 But though they are small, fennec foxes have Exceptionally large, batlike ears! This makes them very recognizable and super cute!

Fennec foxes have thick fur that covers their entire body, even their bottom of their feet!

They have a light, creamy color coat, black nose, and a black tip on their tail. Their big ears are probably the most unique of all the fennec foxes' characteristics!

Food and diet

Fennec foxes mostly hunt at night to avoid the heat of the day. They use their large ears to detect prey in the sand. Then, they dig with all four feet. They eat insects, small rodents, lizards, birds, and eggs. They will also eat roots, fruits, and leaves. Fennec foxes are omnivores as well!

I'm an omnivore!

Life cycle

Fennec foxes stay in their mom's tummy for about 50 days, after this period, the female gives birth to a litter of 2 to 5 kits. Fennec foxes stay with their mom for about 60 to 70 days.

After 50-52 days, the fennec fox would be an adult!

Fun facts

Fennec foxes have batlike ears that help them hear underground prey, dissipate heat, and purr when Content (Like cats!) They are the smallest and palest of all foxes!

They have fur on the Soles of their feet to insulate from the hot sand! Fennec foxes can go a long time without water! They have a specialized panting pattern to regulate their body temperature. Fennec foxes can help farmers by eating pests and rodents.

Their name comes from the Arabic word, fanac.