Anatomy
(1) triangulates prey locations underground (2) Radiates off excess heat
Fennec Foxes are: carnivores, herbivores or omnivores
Omnivores
The native continent of Fennec Foxes
Africa
Is it legal to own a Fennec Fox in California
Nope
Octopuses have how many hearts
Three <3<3<3
Average weight of an adult Fennec Fox (Guess a number within range)
2.2lbs-3.3lbs (1kg-1.5kg)
Fennec Fox's are: diurnal, crepuscular or nocturnal
nocturnal
One major threat to fennec fox populations
(1)Illegal pet trade (2) habitat loss: human and climate change
Life span of Fennec Foxes in captivity
Around 10–14 years
Gentoo and Adelie penguins "propose" to their potential mates using what
Pebbles/rocks
Fennec Foxes have a highly efficient and dense organ to help conserve water
Kidneys
True or False: Fennec foxes are solitary animals
False- living in groups with around 10 individuals
Fennec Foxes conservation status on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (Extinct, Extinct in the Wild, Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened, or Least Concern)
Least Concern
One reason it is not recommended to keep a Fennec Fox as a pet
(1)Highly energetic (2) Nocturnal (3) Strong digging instincts (4) Unable to replicate natural environment (5) Not domesticated
How many hours a day does a koala typically sleep for
22 hours
Fennec foxes have more of these than most mammals, which helps them locate prey in the dark
Whiskers
Breeding months for Fennec Foxes
January-February
By 2050, what precent of current habitats are estimated to be not suitable for habitation for Fennec foxes due to climate change and human development
Around 40%
One common health issue for Fennec Foxes kept in improper indoor environments
(1) Obesity (2) Overheating (3) Heart, kidney and liver diseases (3) Dental issues (4) skin/eye infections/parasites
Reindeer eyes are typically a golden color in the summer time and change to what during winter
Closest living relative to the Fennec Fox
Blanford's fox
How many mates does a Fennec Fox throughout its life and for how long
1, they mate for life
One of the four countries where they are fully protected
Morocco and Western Sahara, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt
The year Fennec Foxes were first kept at the San Diego Zoo (within 5 years)
1936
A supercolony of invasive Argentine ants called the "California large" covers how many miles of the U.S west coast (with 10 miles)
560miles