Fennec foxes are small nocturnal foxes that live in the deserts of North Africa. They have large ears up to 6 inches long that help dissipate heat. They live in underground dens with multiple entrances and spend the day sleeping underground to avoid the hot temperatures. Fennec foxes are opportunistic eaters that consume small mammals, insects, plants and store food. They have adaptations like fur on their feet and eating plants for moisture in their harsh desert environment. Females give birth to 2-5 kits between March and April and the young leave their parents at 5 months of age. Their predators include eagles and caracals, but humans also threaten them through trapping and hunting