- The Fennec Fox or Fennec is a small nocturnal fox found in the Sahara of North Africa.
- The Fennec is characterized by its small size (head and body length 36–41 cm [14–16 inches], weight about 1.5 kg [3.3 pounds]) and large ears, which also serve to dissipate heat.
- The ears of a Fennec are sensitive enough to hear prey that may be underground
- Their thick fur is pale brown to almost white in colour enabling them to camouflage easily in their desert environment.
- Fennecs are highly specialized for life in the deserts being found almost exclusively in arid, sandy regions.
- Fennec foxes live in underground dens for habitation and protection
- Fennec foxes make a variety of sounds, including barking, a purring sound similar to that of a domestic cat, and a snarl if threatened
- The Fennec fox hunts rodents, insects, birds, and browses desert grasses and fruits
- Fennec foxes are highly social animals, living together in family groups that may number up to 10 individuals
