fennec

noun

fen·nec | \ ˈfe-nik

Definition of fennec

: a small pale-fawn fox (Vulpes zerda synonym Fennecus zerda) with large ears that inhabits the deserts of northern Africa and Arabia

Examples of fennec in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bronx Tales Staff becomes concerned when a fennec fox is diagnosed with a rare heart condition. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2021 The team’s tested the trunk on birds, sand cats and fennec foxes so far. — Sarah Haselhorst, Cincinnati.com, 8 June 2020 In 2015, both a Great Dane dog and fennec fox were found to have eyes crusted with green mucus. — Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2020 Many desert animals, such as the fennec fox, are nocturnal, coming out to hunt only when the brutal sun has descended. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, 12 June 2019 The event also featured a lemur, two macaws, and an African fennec fox. — CBS News, 14 May 2018 In addition to the caged tiger, school officials said a lemur, two macaws and an African fennec fox were also on site. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, 14 May 2018 See More

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