Fennec fox

Key facts

• Fennec fox lives in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Niger.
• Group: Mammals.
• It weighs about 1.2 kg (2.65 lb).
• A typical adult is about 55 cm (21.7 in) long.
• It lives about 10 years.
• Diet: omnivore.
• Habitat: desert.
• A fennec fox has furry feet that protect its paws from hot desert sand.