Fennec Fox
(Vulpes zerda)

North Africa and Middle East – "Tasha," a total sweetheart and one of our most memorable teachers. This Saharan survivor is famous for her petite 3-pound frame, her huge oversized ears, teensy nose and that luscious fur. But, don't let that cute face fool you -- this is NO house pet! Tame and lovable for all ages.

This species is on the CITES Appendix II List (meaning that the species may become threatened with extinction unless international trade is tightly controlled).