 How they Survive: Fennec foxes are the smallest foxes in the world and and they live in the Sahara desert and North Africa. Their distinctive bat like ears radiate body heat and they help the foxes cool. They have long thick hair that insulates them during cold nights and protects them from the sun. Fennec Foxes hairy feet helps them with snow, hot sand, and as shovels for digging. They also have creamed color fur with a black-tipped tail.Their homes are made in underground dens or small communities and up to 10 individuals live in each dune. They are more on the social side since they live with 10 other individuals. The male foxes mark their territories with urine. Both parents defend the burrow site, but the female is the only one who can enter. They are opportunistic eaters and forage for plants, and also eat rodents, eggs, reptiles, and insects.  Fennec Foxes Fossils  Fossils: The fossils at the top was discovered in 2008 and is a 2 million year old species. An international team of scientist discovered the fossils of the fox at the site of Malapa in the Cradle of humankind World Heritage Site, South Africa. Their skull is round. Not much information is found about their ancestors, but it is a fact that they are closely related to a wolf and a chihuahua. |
 Population: The Fennec Foxes' population is unknown, but in 2010 there was only 6 Fennec Foxes in Australia. Size: Their head and body are 35-40 cm.(14-16 inches.). They are 20 centimeters tall which is 8 inches and their height at the shoulders is 20 centimeters.. They're weight is 1.36-1.6 kilograms which is 3-3.5 pounds.. Class: Mammal Gestation: Approximately about 50 days Sexual Maturity: Approximately 6-10 months Life Span:Averages 10-12 years Range: Northern Africa, throughout the Sahara Desert, east to the Sinai Peninsula, and Arabia. Habitat: Inhabits desert and semi-desert. Population:Global/unknown
Africa 
Their climate is dry and during the day is usually 86-100 degrees during the Winter, but during the night it could drop below 0. In the Summet the temperatures reach around 130 degrees. In Africa it rains about once a year or less. There are frequent sand and wind storms.  |
