The
fennec is a small
fox found in the
desert of Northern
Africa. The fennec is the smallest
canid, only weighing up to 1.5 kg. The fennec is
nocturnal and hunts for rodents, insects, lizards, birds and eggs at night. The fennec is rare and is not often seen. It is often hunted by humans, even though the fox does not cause any harm to human interests.
Photo credit: Ralf Schmode