noun
- Plural of fennec; small foxes native to North Africa and the Middle East, known for their large ears and pale fur.
Usage: Fennecs are the smallest canids in the world.; Often kept in zoos and sometimes as exotic pets.
Examples
- The fennecs at the wildlife sanctuary have adapted well to captivity.
- Fennecs use their large ears to dissipate heat in the desert.
- The zoo's fennecs are a popular attraction with visitors.
- Fennecs hunt small rodents and insects at night.
- These fennecs were born in the breeding program last spring.