Learn about a day and a night in the life of a fennec fox.

The gigantic ears of fennec foxes are not just for hearing small rodents scurry under the Saharan sands: these appendages radiate heat during scorching desert days to keep the foxes cool! Many more desert adaptations are explained in this fact-filled title about fennec foxes!

Discover how different animals with the same name can be! Fennec foxes and Arctic foxes are both types of foxes, but they are very different! Fennec foxes live in the hot desert and hunt for food at night. Arctic foxes live in the chilly Arctic and hunt during the day. Discover the many reasons why these foxes are hot and cold! ABOUT THE SERIES: Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better!

Welcome to the world of the fennec fox! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. This tiniest member of the dog family is native to northern Africa. A chapter on the fennec fox's body discusses its appearance, size, and special features, such as its huge, sensitive ears, furry feet, and long tail. Other chapters cover its life cycle, diet, and desert habitat, including a map. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the fennec fox's environment and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the fennec fox's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Virtually everything you need to know about fennec foxes and more. Certain to answer your questions, this book is essential for anyone enthusiastic about fennec foxes, and/or considering the purchase of a fennec fox. Including facts and information about fennec fox habitat, daily care, price, training, laws, diet, cost, health, cages, lifespan and much more! The book is written in a clear and easy to understand style, while answering several questions about the fennec fox that you didn't even know you had! "Everything there is to know about Fennec Foxes, all wrapped up in one book! Clearly, this is a work of love - Julie loves Fennec Foxes, and that passion is present throughout this book. She has created a complete guide for anyone interested in these magnificent little creatures. The first half of this book focuses on the fennec foxes' natural habitat and life in the wild. The second half is devoted to the care and keeping of this fox. While her love for these creatures is obvious, she doesn't sugar coat the truth in the care, disadvantages, and even the money required to keep these foxes as pets. This book will have you making an informed decision before acquiring that new exotic fox." Danielle M.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, habitat, behavior, and early life of Fennec foxes"--

Behaviors and habits of the fennec fox.