Its most distinctive feature is its unusually large ears, which serve to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey. 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 behavior The fennecs are most recognizable by their large ears, reaching 4 to 6 inches in length
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Those ears not only help them listen for prey underground, but also serve to dissipate excess heat of the desert.
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 the. These small canids are prevalent throughout the sahara from morocco to sinai and arabia. The fennec fox (vulpes zerda) is a small crepuscular fox native to the deserts of north africa It is the smallest species of fox
Its coat, ears, and kidney functions have adapted to the desert environment with high temperatures and little water. A kids' smartwatch for tweens that lets you stay connected with your child, reduce your child’s screen time, and share lives in a fun and safe manner. 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 days, cold nights, and constant dryness
One noticeable adaptation is their large ears.
