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Fennec Fox
Vulpes zerda
A fennec fox’s large ears help it locate prey underground and release excess heat.
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Photograph by Drew Avery. CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab).
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Specimen notes
Where it lives and what it eats
- Habitat
- Sandy deserts and semi-arid regions
- Diet
- Insects, small vertebrates, eggs, roots, and fruit
- Geographic range
- North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula
- Scientific name
- Vulpes zerda
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