The Fennec fox, which lives in the desert, has very large ears for its size and its entire body is covered in long, soft fur. The large, thin ears help them dissipate body heat in the hot desert. The fur keeps them warm at night in the desert, where temperatures vary greatly, and the fur on the soles of their feet helps them walk without sinking into the desert sand. They are nocturnal and find mates by digging long burrows in the sand.
- Scientific name: Vulpes zerda
- Classification: Mammalia > Carnivora > Canidae
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