Who knows or has ever seen a Fennec Fox? The Fennec Fox is a small and cute fox that many people love. So small that it is called the smallest species of fox in the world. Even though its body is small, it has very cute ears that are so big that they don't seem to fit its size. They are almost half the size of its body, making its large ears a unique feature of the Fennec Fox that everyone loves.
Have you ever wondered what the desert fox's big ears are for?
Tick tock, time to think! ⏰
Come, I'll reveal the answer. The two main reasons why desert foxes have large ears are: large ears help fennec foxes hear the movement of their prey under the sand better. Plus, their inner ears have fur that is sensitive to detecting sound as well. Since they mostly live in the deserts of northern Africa and hunt at night, their ears are very important in helping desert foxes catch their prey.
Another point is that since they live in a desert area, their large ears help them to dissipate heat from their bodies during the hot days of the day very well.
Now we know that the ears of the desert fox are not just cute, but also have many benefits for the life of the little one. Now, the Fennec fox is an animal that people are starting to like to raise more. Although it looks cute, the Fennec fox is still cautious and has a high instinct of being a wild animal. It may bite us immediately if it feels unsafe. Therefore, the owner must understand and accept this part of the behavior before deciding to raise it.
Information from: National Geographic Thailand
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