Vulpes zerda
Fennec
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The Fennec is the smallest of the Vulpes foxes and is found throughout most of North Africa and Arabia. The name Fennec means "a small fox" in Arabic.
1. Fennec Skull, lateral view Click for larger image.
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Taxonomy: Order - Carnivora (typical carnivores) Suborder - Caniformia (dog-like) Family - Canidae (dogs)
Scientific Name: Vulpes "fox" (Latin) zerda "fennec" (from the Arabic)
Dental Formula U 3.1.4.2 - L 3.1.4.3
Measurements: (explained) Overall length - 80-87mm Zygomatic width - 44-48mm (ref.)
