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Fennec Fox

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FENNEC FOX

VULPES ZERDA

DESCRIPTION

  • Height- 8in
  • Length- 9-16 in
  • Weight- 1.5-3.5 lbs
  • Tail- 7-12 in
  • Color- sandy or white
  • Thick fur to help them stay cool during the day and warm at night
  • Large ears to help them regulate body temperature
  • Thick hair on paws to protect from hot sand

DIET

  • The fennec fox is an omnivore. They eat anything from eggs, termites, lizards, birds and mice to berries, roots, fruits and seeds.
  • They can go a long time without water.

LIVES

  • Mainly found in the Sahara and elsewhere in North Africa, but can be found in Asia.
  • They live in a desert habitat because they are given the adaptations to live there.
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DAILY ACTIVITY

  • Hunt at night when it is cooler
  • Generally spends most the day in a burrow deep in the sand.
  • Comes out to play, explore, or dig
  • Nocturnal

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