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:
Fennec foxs' large ears, relative to their small body size, can reach between 4 to 6 inches in length, which helps them listen for prey underground and helps keep them cool by dissipating excess heat.