Their average life span in captivity is 8 to 10 years and only 3 to 5 years in the wild. Gestation is approximately 50 days. The female, called a vixen, gives birth to one to three kittens. An adult male is called a reynard. A group of foxes is called a skulk.

Fennec Foxes are the smallest fox in the world and are native to the Sahara Desert in North Africa as well as the most northern tip of Saudi Arabia. In their native country they are hunted for their meat & fur.

Their gigantic ears are used to keep them cool as well as allowing them to hear even the smallest sound. Their bushy tail helps them to change direction quickly and keeps them warm when sleeping. They are always the color of sand to allow them to be well camouflaged.