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Mammal ยท Desert
Fennec fox
Vulpes zerda
Meet the animal
Life as a fennec fox
The fennec fox is a small nocturnal fox of the Sahara and nearby deserts.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Very large ears release body heat and help locate insects and small animals moving beneath the sand.
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Surprising fact
Fennec foxes have furry foot pads that protect them from hot sand.