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Fennec Fox   Ashton and Alexis Fennec Rules the Desert

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Why Did We Pick This Animal? We picked this animal because we think foxes are cute.  Then our teacher told us we had to choose between Artic or Fennec Fox, so we chose the Fennec one.

DESCRIPTION : 

DESCRIPTION

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DESCRIPTION Fennec foxes are very noticable because of their large ears. They have sandy colored fur and a black tip at the end of  tail they are also warm blooded vertebrates, which means they have a back bone.

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ADAPTATIONS Fennec Foxes area sandy color so they can blend in with their environment. Their feet are hairy, which protects them from extremely hot sand. Their batlike ears radiate body heat and help keep the foxes cool.

HABITAT : 

HABITAT

General Habitat Information : 

General Habitat Information Fennec foxes inhabit North Africa from Morocco to Egypt They are found in deserts and semi-Arid regions. Fennec Foxes come out at night instead of during the day because it is so hot.

Temperatures : 

Temperatures The small fennec fox is perfectly adapted to life in the harsh deserts of Africa, where daytime temperatures are record breaking, and freezing temperatures at night are not uncommon. The soles of the feet are covered by long, soft hairs that protect the feet from extreme temperatures, and help the fox walk on loose sand Their large ears helps them get rid of their body heat easily.

Water : 

Water The fennec fox can live without water for a long  period of time.  They get their water from their food  They also conserve water by staying in their burrows during the hot days and only come out at night.

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There is very little plant life in the desert.  Whatever plant life there is used to feed the animals that Fennec Foxes eat, like insects.  If there were no plants it would be very difficult for the fennec fox to live. Plant Life

Animal Life : 

Animal Life The animals that live in the desert with the Fennec Fox that are their predators are wild dogs. Other animals that live in the desert with the Fennec Fox are snakes, mice, lizards,and some other animals.   Animal life is important to the Fennec Fox because it is carnivorous.

SENSORY ORGANS : 

SENSORY ORGANS

Smell : 

Smell Foxes have very good sense of smell. They smell the best when the wind is blowing in their direction. They use their sense of smell to find prey. They also use their sense of smell to escape predators.

Sight : 

Sight They use their eyes for hunting Fennec foxes have very good night vision because they are nocturnal animals. They also use their eyes to spot dangers in their habitat.

Hearing : 

Hearing The fox’s hearing is so sharp it can easily hear a small rodent in an underground nest or an insect in the sand. They rely on their hearing to locate prey They also rely on their hearing to escape danger.

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Taste The Fennec Fox taste with its mouth It can use its sense of taste to detect if foods are poisonous. They prefer fresh meat so we think it has taste buds.

Touch : 

Touch They have furry soles on there feet to protect them from the hot sand.  They rely on their sense of touch to get around unfamiliar places. Female Fennec Foxes rely on touch to communicate with their young.

FOOD AND LIFE CYCLES : 

FOOD AND LIFE CYCLES

LIFE CYCLE : 

LIFE CYCLE Fennec foxes mate in January and February and females give birth in March and April  Usually a litter of two to five cubs are born every year  In captivity, the fennec fox has been known to live for almost 13 years

Food Chain : 

Food Chain Sun Desert Plants Small Animals Larger Animals

INTERESTING FACTS : 

INTERESTING FACTS

Interesting Fact - One : 

Interesting Fact - One The Fennec Fox is the smallest of all the canines but has the largest ears. Normal Fox Ears Fennec Fox Ears

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Interesting Fact - Two It is often hunted for its fur by humans

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Interesting Fact - Three The mother usually gives birth once a year, twice a year is possible but very rare. She keeps males out of the den until the babies are older.

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Interesting Fact - Four The Fennec Fox is considered the only species of fox which can properly be kept as a pet.

RESOURCES : 

RESOURCES http://www.arkive.org/fennec-fox/vulpes-zerda/info.html http://animal.discovery.com/guides/mammals/habitat/aridland/fennecfox.html  http://www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/animals/animal_detail.aspx?FACT_SHEET_ID=100013  http://www.wildanimalsonhttp://www.desertusa.com/flora.htmlline.com/mammals  http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=17   http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/Animal- bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/ craniata/mammalia/carnivora/fennec-fox.htm  http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/146.shtml http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/fox/Fennecfox.shtml  http://www.desertusa.com/flora.html

The End : 

The End Bye bye world !!!!