The fennec
fox is the smallest canid in the world. They have a
very pointed and small muzzle. Their ears are large
in comparison to their body size. They can be up to
6 inches in length. Because they live in the hot deserts
of North Africa, their large ears enable them to dissipate
heat. They also have very small teeth in comparison
to their body size, especialy the canines. To prevent
the hot sand from burning their pads, their feet are
covered in fur.
