Fennec foxes are small, adorable and energetic canids native to North Africa, and make excellent pets given the proper care.
This species is about the size of a cat, is very friendly, and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Fennec foxes are the smallest canids from the family Canidae, which includes foxes, wolves, dogs, coyotes, and jackals. An adult fennec fox weighs between 1.5-3.5 lbs, with an average body length of 11-12 inches. A full grown fennec is about 8 inches tall, and poses no threat to public safety.
Sport hunting and intrusion by humans are shrinking their habitat and increasing their scarcity. Legalization of fennec foxes as pets would help breeders recover the nearly endangered species.