What are some interesting facts about fennec foxes for kids?

Fennec foxes are very small light tan and cream-colored foxes that live in sandy deserts. They are the tiniest kind of fox in the world and weigh only 2 to 3 pounds, but their ears can be as big as 6 inches long! You might think those big ears are used to listen for prey, and that is half right.

What are some fun facts about fennec foxes?

Fun Facts

Fennec foxes have extraordinary hearing to locate underground prey.
Their large ears, which are usually 4 to 6 inches long, help to dissipate excess body heat on hot days.
The fennec fox appears to be the only carnivore in the Sahara Desert able to live without freely available water.

How fast is a fennec fox?

20 miles per hour
While their legs may not be long, fennec foxes can run 20 miles per hour.

How high can a fennec fox jump?

Extreme panting helps fennec foxes keep their temperatures regulated when the heat climbs; breathing rates climb from 23 breaths per minute to up to 690. Despite their diminutive stature, fennec foxes are surprisingly good at jumping. Adults can jump up to 3 feet (1 meter) when standing.

What are Baby Fennec foxes called?

kits
Fennec foxes are found in North Africa from Morocco to Egypt, south to north Niger and Sudan, east to Sinai Peninsula and Kuwait. A male fox is called a ‘reynard’, the female is called a ‘vixen’ and young are called ‘kits’.

How do Fennec foxes sleep?

They sleep in underground dens during the day so they don’t have to be in the hot sun. If they do have to go out when it’s sunny, their fur coats protect them from sunburn.

Can fennec foxes swim?

The fennec fox lives in the desert biome. It is the only canid that can’t swim.

Do fennec foxes drink water?

Although they live in the hottest desert in the world, fennec foxes rarely need to drink water. Fennec foxes are omnivores, making meat, insects, fruits, and leaves a staple in their diet.

Can Fennec foxes swim?