The fennec fox is the smallest of the foxes. Their head and body are 9.5 to 16 inches long and their tail is 7 to 12 inches long. They stand at 8 inches in height at the shoulders. Their weight ranges ...

No other wild dog can endure the challenges of the Sahara Desert like the world’s smallest canid, the fennec fox. The fennec fox is not only built for the harsh desert but has learned to thrive in it.

There's more to this iconic fox species than those adorable ears. Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The ...