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-The '''Fennec fox''' is a small fox originating from the [[Sahara]] Desert in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an [[Arabic]] word for "[[fox]]".
+The '''fennec fox''' (''Vulpes zerda'') is a small fox found in the [[Sahara]] Desert in North [[Africa]], and best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an [[Arabic]] word for "[[fox]]".
 ==Description==

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-[[Image:fennec.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Domestic fennec fox, note the big ears and small size]]
+{{Taxonomy
 The '''Fennec fox''' is a small fox originating from the [[Sahara]] Desert in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an [[Arabic]] word for "[[fox]]".
-==Size and characteristics==
+==Description==
-The Fennec fox is the smallest type of fox with a body length of around 15". The bushy tail (as with all fox tails, called a brush) may be an additional 9" and the characteristic ears can be 6" long.
+The coat is very dense and long, sandy brown in color with a beige, reddish or gray tint. The underside is a lighter color than the top. The ears have a dark back, with the edges and inside whitened. The eyes are relatively large and dark; from the inner angle, a dark line runs down to the muzzle.  The thighs are reddish in individuals from the northern part of the range, while in animals from the south, they have a whitish color.  The hairiness of the toes extends beyond the soles and thus forms an insulating pad for the feet. The tail is densely hairy, with a dark-colored tip.  Fennecs, like all foxes, have a change in coat from summer to winter, with the summer coat a little shorter and lighter than the winter coat. Young animals show a similar coat pattern as adults, but are lighter and have little to no red in the fur.
-Fennecs are furry and a sandy colour which helps them blend in with their desert surroundings. The large ears help to dissipate heat and assist them in hunting at night. The Fennec is a [[nocturnal]] mammal.
+==Range and habitat==
+The fennec fox is found in the Sahara desert, covering nearly the entire expanse, and is limited by temperate or humid climates.  To the north it is limited by the expanse of the Atlas mountains, and it almost reaches the Mediteranean coastline to the east.  In Egypt, it is roughly bounded by the Nile river, but extends in the north to the northwestern Sinai Peninsula. In Sudan, it is found further east than in Egypt, but not as far east as the Red Sea coastline.  In Mauritania and Morocco, the Fennek comes close to the Atlantic coast. The southern boundary of the range marks the northern Sahel, where the Fennek occurs about 14° N.  Within the desert, it is found primarily in what has been nicknamed the "sand sea", that large portion of the Sahara crossed by undulating sand dunes and devoid of vegetation<ref>https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41588/46173447#habitat-ecology</ref>.  Other areas include very sparse vegetation, either trees or shrubs.
 Fennecs are [[omnivore]]s. Wild fennecs will hunt rodents, insects, lizards, birds, and bird eggs for food. Being a desert animal, the fennec gets most of its water from food, but will sometimes eat plants as an additional source of water. Although they can last long periods of time without water they will drink water when available.
 Tame fennecs will eat vegetables and most meats but cooked eggs are a good source of food. As with [[dog]]s, they will eat many leftovers from a meal.
-==Domestication==
+==Threats==
 The fennec is the only species of fox which can properly be kept as a pet. Although not completely domesticated, they can be kept in a domestic setting similar to dogs or cats. Pet fennecs being social animals, they are usually very friendly towards strangers and other household pets. The legality of owning a fennec varies with jurisdiction, so local animal control authorities or councils must be consulted before considering purchase. Because they are exotic pets, not all veterinarians will treat fennecs, so a local vet prepared to vaccinate and treat them is a must.
 {{Nb_zl_canines}}
 [[Category:Canines]]

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 [[Image:fennec.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Domestic fennec fox, note the big ears and small size]]
-The '''Fennec fox''' is a small fox originating from the [[Sahara Desert]] in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an [[Arabic]] word for "[[fox]]".
+The '''Fennec fox''' is a small fox originating from the [[Sahara]] Desert in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an [[Arabic]] word for "[[fox]]".
 ==Size and characteristics==

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 [[Image:fennec.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Domestic fennec fox, note the big ears and small size]]
-The '''Fennec fox''' is a small fox originating from the Sahara Desert in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an Arabic word for "fox".
+The '''Fennec fox''' is a small fox originating from the [[Sahara Desert]] in North [[Africa]]. It is best noted for its distinctive oversized ears. Its name is derived from an [[Arabic]] word for "[[fox]]".
 ==Size and characteristics==

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 The fennec is the only species of fox which can properly be kept as a pet. Although not completely domesticated, they can be kept in a domestic setting similar to dogs or cats. Pet fennecs being social animals, they are usually very friendly towards strangers and other household pets. The legality of owning a fennec varies with jurisdiction, so local animal control authorities or councils must be consulted before considering purchase. Because they are exotic pets, not all veterinarians will treat fennecs, so a local vet prepared to vaccinate and treat them is a must.
+{{Nb_zl_canines}}
 [[Category:Canines]]
 [[Category:Domestic Animals]]
 [[Category:Animals]]
 [[Category:Mammals]]

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