Animal fun facts: meet Algeria's Fennec fox

The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is the smallest canid in the world, weighing just 1–1.5 kg. Its oversized ears, reaching up to 10 cm, act as natural air conditioners, helping it survive the Sahara’s extreme heat while also detecting prey underground. This remarkable adaptation makes the fennec a symbol of Algeria’s unique desert ecology.

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