Fox fenek
The fennec fox is a small nocturnal animal that lives in the Sahara in North Africa. Its most distinctive feature is its unusually large ears, which serve to dissipate heat. We invite you to look at this unusual animal and learn more about it.
2. Fennec is the smallest canine species in the world. Its skin, ears and kidneys have adapted to the hot and dry environment.
3. In addition, the hearing of the fenek is sensitive enough that it can hear the prey underground. The fennec feeds mainly on insects, small mammals and birds.
4. The life expectancy of a fennec in captivity is 14 years.
5. The main enemies of the fennec in nature are the African varieties of the owl.
6. Fennec families dig burrows in the sand for life and protection. Minks can be up to 120 sq. m. and connect with the minks of other families.
7. The exact number of fennec is not known, but it is believed that at the moment it is not in danger of extinction.
8. All information about social interactions is limited to what was collected by observing animals in captivity.
9. Usually this species is referred to the genus of Foxes, but this is a controversial issue, because the feneks are noticeably different from the usual species of foxes.
10. The fur of the fenek is very much appreciated by the indigenous tribes of North Africa, and in some parts of the world this animal is considered exotic.
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