Fennec fox

Vulpes zerda

Mammalia · Carnivora · Canidae

Fig. 1. Fennec fox

Fig. 2. Range

Length or height	Body length about 24-40 cm
Weight	About 0.7-1.6 kg
Food	Insects, rodents, plants
Lifespan	About 10-14 years
Society	Small family groups
Habitat	desert
Range	Africa
Wild or tame	Wild

The smallest fox; its huge ears release heat and hear prey under sand.

Observe: Compare the ears with the arctic fox's.

Modern data

Status today

LCLeast concern status to verify

Conservation	Least concern.
Keeper's note	Daily checks of appetite, movement and behavior; enrichment that changes from day to day.
Kingdom · phylum	Animalia · Chordata
Genus	Vulpes

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS

See it elsewhere in the museum

Zoo: Desert zone

For classes

Lessons: The Mammal Hall: Weigh the cost of warmthPreviewThe Domesticated Animal: Map it, time itPreviewEcosystems: Two Ways to Hold a HabitatPreview

Drawer: Zoo: Desert

Quiz: Desert quiz · 5 questions