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Mammals
Fennec Fox
Vulpes zerda
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-14 years
- Weight
- 0.7-1.6 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda) is a omnivore species found in Sahara Desert. It typically lives 10-14 years, weighing around 0.7-1.6 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the fennec fox: Fennec foxes have enormous ears that help them dissipate heat.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.