The fennec fox is the smallest of the foxes. Their head and body are 9.5 to 16 inches long and their tail is 7 to 12 inches long. They stand at 8 inches in height at the shoulders. Their weight ranges ...

No other wild dog can endure the challenges of the Sahara Desert like the world’s smallest canid, the fennec fox. The fennec fox is not only built for the harsh desert but has learned to thrive in it.

“We are glad to welcome a new family of fennec foxes to our zoo after having lost one of our most popular residents, Puka, our last fennec fox in June at the age of 12,” said Linda Santos, Honolulu ...