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Fennec foxes mate for life. After a gestation period of about 50-53 days, a female will give birth to a litter of 2 - 5 young. Fennec foxes have extremely large ears that help them to keep cool in the hot desert. The ears also enable the fox to hear prey that may be hiding underground or far away.ennec foxes weigh approximately 3 - 3.5 pounds and are about 15 inches in length not including the tail. This makes it the smallest member of the Canidae family, who has members such as wolves and coyotes. The coat is a red to tan color to help it blend in with its surroundings.
Description. The fennec fox is the smallest fox in the world, weighing 2 to 3 pounds and the length is its body ranging from 9 to 16 inches. They have thick fur which keeps them warm during frigid cold nights in the desert as well as protects them from the heat of the day.he fennec fox is the smallest fox in the world, weighing 2 to 3 pounds and the length is its body ranging from 9 to 16 inches.