Fennec

Fennec (Canis cerdo, famelicus, chama), little African foxes, of elegant habit and active, courageous disposition. The ears are remarkably large. Fennecs are found apparently throughout Africa, and are sometimes hunted. In diet they show an interesting though not unique fondness for sweet vegetable food, such as dates. Quite distinct is the decidedly larger African Fox (Otocyon megalotis). See Fox.