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]]".
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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]]".