Get to know the fennec or desert fox better

Tiny size

Measuring 20 cm in height and 40 cm in length, it is the smallest canid in existence.

Imposing and very useful ears

Sus características orejas irradian el calor corporal y sirven como ventilación y refrigeración de la sangre para ayudarle a soportar las temperaturas extremas del desierto.

Its threats

Its adorable appearance has made it one of the most sought-after animals on the pet market. It is also being pursued by local hunters, who are looking for its skin.

At bedtime...

Like other foxes, the fennec sleeps curled up.

A social and monogamic animal

At sexual maturity, at nine months, the fox chooses a mate for life. The pair always defends their territory and family. A curious fact: copulation can last up to two hours.

A profesional digger

It is capable of digging burrows up to 10 m deep, in which to shelter from external heat. Moreover, the hearing of the fennec is so acute that it is able to hear its prey even when it is inside its burrow.

Catch me if you can!

The fennec It has an agile body, perfect for escaping from potential enemies.