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• Fennec Fox

  The Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small nocturnal fox native to the Sahara Desert and North Africa, extending into parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It is instantly recognizable by its exceptionally large ears, which help dissipate heat and provide acute hearing to detect underground prey. Fennec foxes typically weigh 1-1.5 kg (2.2-3.3 lbs) and have thick, sandy-colored fur. They are omnivores, feeding on insects, rodents, birds, eggs, and fruits. Fennec foxes live in underground burrows, forming social groups, and are masters of desert survival.

  

  Habitat: The Fennec Fox lives in Somaliland, Algeria, Egypt, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, W-sahara, United-arab-emirates, Qatar, Saudi-arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen.