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Fennec

Order : Carnivora
Family : Canidae
Species : Vulpes zerda

The Fennec (Vulpes zerda) is the smallest of the family Canidae, (the canines). It has, however, the largest ears of the canids. With its oversized ears, they can hear their predators from far away, while blending in with the desert with their sandy colored fur. They have different features to cope with the burning sand in the desert. They have thick fur on their paws to protect them. Furthermore, they are nocturnal and lose heat through their large ears. Fennecs are hunted by humans, even though it is not a threat to any human interests. Some people keep Fennecs as pets.

Facts about the fennec

Size and Appearance: Fennecs are the smallest fox, with distinctive

Because the fennec is nocturnal, it needs insulation against the considerable cold common in desert climates at night.

Death In Effect -> Fennec Is God

Fennecs are wild animals.

The fennec is a small

This study indicates that the macroanatomy of the pituitary gland in Vulpes zerda is different from that of Oryctolagus in its position in situ.

or Vulpes zerda is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Data Deficient . (Full text)

Weighing less that three and a half pounds the Fennec is the smallest of the Foxes, and is very similar to dogs in temperament. (Full text)

The Fennec is a small fox found in the desert of Northern Africa (excluding the coast). (Full text)

Notable Characteristics: Unlike other foxes, fennecs are said to have very little odor. (Full text)

The fennec is pale brown to almost white and closely resembles its relative, the fox, except for the erect ears, each of which is as large as the face. (Full text)

Fennecs are the smallest member of the fox family. (Full text)

Most fennecs are a wonderful exotic pet. (Full text)

The plaque reads as follows: Fennecs are fox-like creatures that range in color. (Full text)

Before you go out and purchase a Fennec fox there a few things you should consider: Fennecs are almost impossible to litter box or paper train. (Full text)

The fennec is a small fox found in the desert of Northern Africa (excluding the coast). (Full text)

The fennec is one of the cutest animals. (Full text)

Fennecs are somewhat more social than many other fox species, and often live in small family groups. (Full text)

Fennecs are the smallest canines in the world. (Full text)

The FENNEC is built by Eurocopter in France and is only used by Denmark and Singapore. (Full text)

Utah Department of Agriculture for collection and possession; (iii) Fennec fox, Canidae Family (Vulpes zerda) is prohibited for collection, importation and possession; (Full text)

Of the 14 species of carnivore living in the Sahara, the fennec is the only one able to live well away from oases or other water. (Full text)