Fennec foxes!
Do you know what the smallest fox is? Well you’re in for a treat because I’m going to tell you about the world’s smallest fox the fennec fox! This small fox is the smallest canid species in the world it is only 24-41 centimetres.These foxes have giant ears which is very sensitive and can hear prey underground.These foxes are beige or cream colour which helps them to camoflage into their surroundings.
Next I’m going to tell you about where these foxes habitats are!
These Friendly creatures live in africa sahara desert and make burrow dens at the bottom of stable sand dunes,where moisture is more likely to be.The dens are interconnected for a small community of individuals inhabit and can be 3 feet deep and 30 long. The fennec fox favours sand dunes that have vegetation nearby.Vegetation that lines their dens can provine sustenance and hydration when needed.
finally the diet,these small canids are omnivores and nocturnal so they mostly hunt at night,but like to lay in the sun at day.These foxes are not so picky eaters and would make great dinner guests because they eat anything!Animal that eat both plants and meat are called omnivores.Mostly fennecs eat insects and mice,but they also like eggs and fruit, especially the dates that grow around the desert.Fennec need very little water and mostly get it from there food.
Now you know all about the worlds smallest foxes!
Do you know what the smallest fox is? Well you’re in for a treat because I’m going to tell you about the world’s smallest fox the fennec fox! This small fox is the smallest canid species in the world it is only 24-41 centimetres.These foxes have giant ears which is very sensitive and can hear prey underground.These foxes are beige or cream colour which helps them to camoflage into their surroundings.
Next I’m going to tell you about where these foxes habitats are!
These Friendly creatures live in africa sahara desert and make burrow dens at the bottom of stable sand dunes,where moisture is more likely to be.The dens are interconnected for a small community of individuals inhabit and can be 3 feet deep and 30 long. The fennec fox favours sand dunes that have vegetation nearby.Vegetation that lines their dens can provine sustenance and hydration when needed.
finally the diet,these small canids are omnivores and nocturnal so they mostly hunt at night,but like to lay in the sun at day.These foxes are not so picky eaters and would make great dinner guests because they eat anything!Animal that eat both plants and meat are called omnivores.Mostly fennecs eat insects and mice,but they also like eggs and fruit, especially the dates that grow around the desert.Fennec need very little water and mostly get it from there food.
Now you know all about the worlds smallest foxes!