Fennec Fox
Vulpes zerda
About the Fennec Fox
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Vulpes
Species: zerda
Habitat/Range:
Sandy deserts and arid regions of North Africa and Arabia
Size:
- Length: 9 - 16 inches
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
Diet:
Omnivore: insects, rodents, snails, lizards, geckos, plants, fruits, roots, and eggs
Median Life Expectancy:
About 10 years in the wild
Fun fact:
A fennec fox’s large ears, measuring 4 to 6 inches long despite their small body size, help them detect prey underground and stay cool by releasing excess body heat.
