The fennec fox is the world’s smallest canid. 🥺 [VID: Compilation footage of fennec foxes in the desert] | Nature | PBS

Come see the newest additions to our Desert Gallery: two fennec foxes! 🦊 🦊 DID YOU KNOW fennec foxes are adapted to live in an extremely hot, dry ecosystem? They have very large ears, which help release their body heat into the surrounding air. Additionally, their light-colored fur reflects the sun during the day and keeps them warm at night, and the fur lining their feet prevents burning on hot desert sand. Their large ears also give them excellent hearing, helpful for listening for prey tunn