| The Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small fox found in the Sahara Desert of North Africa which has distinctive oversized ears. The Fennec Fox weighs up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) with a body length of up to 40 cm (16 in). The tail is an additional 25 cm (10 in) or so, and the ears can be 15 cm (6 in) long. The coats are often a sandy color, allowing them to blend with their desert surroundings. Its characteristic ears serve to scatter heat and to hear the movement of prey at night. Its ears are sensitive enough to hear large insects, such as beetles and locusts, walk on the sand. Its coat can repel sunlight during the day and conserve heat at night. The soles of its feet are protected from the hot sand by thick fur. | ||
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