1. A small fox native to the Sahara Desert and other arid regions of North Africa and the Middle East, characterized by very large ears and a pale coat.
Usage: Often called fennec fox in full form.; Scientific name: Vulpes zerda.

Examples

• The fennec is the smallest species of fox in the world.
• Fennecs have enormous ears that help them dissipate heat in the desert.
• At the zoo, visitors were fascinated by the fennec's playful behavior.
• The fennec hunts small rodents and insects under the cover of darkness.
• With its pale fur and large ears, the fennec is perfectly adapted to desert life.