Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Fennec Foxes

The fennec fox is a standout among fox species. It is native to the Sahara Desert of northern Africa and can be found as far east as Kuwait. This species is uniquely adapted for life in a harsh desert setting, from its small size to its enormous ears. Meet this much-loved fox species and learn about how it thrives in one of the planet's harshest environments.

The foxes are big on family life where one fox will mate with another for life. A female fennec fox is capable of producing two to five babies a year, which also helps them from hitting the endangered species list. They reach their sexual maturity around nine months, which means it doesn't take long for them to start breeding adorable offspring.