The Fennec Fox is a small Fox

Fenech (lat. Vulpes zerda) is a canine, being the smallest of its representative – he's smaller than the usual domestic cat. Fenech has an unusual appearance: a short, pointed muzzle, large eyes, small teeth, hairy feet legs and most importantly – a huge, fifteen inch ears. Puppy fence painted white, but with age the color changes to yellow. Add to this the description a fluffy Fox tail with a black tip and a portrait of the Fennec Fox to be completed.





Homeland Fenech – African deserts (they are most common in the Sahara), which defines the way of life and habits of the animal. To escape the heat, fence dig holes in which to spend the day, and at night go hunting. Fence prefer to live in thickets of grass and bushes, where they find food. These small foxes live in large families, consisting of a pair of parents, young puppies, and sometimes older children. Sometimes one den settles several clans.





Fence like "talk", delivering information through barking, yelps and howls. In the hunt Fenech prefer an individual style, like other foxes. I wonder what animals are omnivores and consume everything you can dig up: eggs, small animals, including insects, roots, and fruits of plants.Fence Thrifty – they set aside some food for a "rainy day", for a long time can do without water. Another feature of Fenech – agility and jumping ability. With its modest growth they can jump a height of 70 centimeters! Nocturnal Fennec foxes allowed to develop a phenomenal sound, smell and vigilance in the dark. Fence create a permanent couple, the parents own their own territory.





Estrus females lasts only two days, and the males are very aggressive, eager to mark his plot. The mating season starts in January-Pearle, and in March or April cubs. In the hole with a soft bedding appear two to six pups, which weigh only 50 grams. Fence live up to 10-12 years. In their natural habitat fence destroyed because of their valuable fur. However, these animals are caught and alive, because it's the only kind of Fox that can be tamed and keep at home!





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