Fennec foxes are among the most attractive desert mammals.
Their most outstanding features are enormous ears, which are up to six inches long. Their ears have the dual purpose of helping tract prey while remaining alert to enemies, as well as acting as a radiator to rid their small bodies of excess heat. These small canines are only 14 to 16 inches longs, and weigh approximately 3 pounds. Their fur varies from reddish cream to pale fawn with long, bushy, white or black-tipped tails about 7 inches long. Fennec foxes are primarily nocturnal whose large, dark eyes provide good night vision.