Meaning of the word "fennec fox" in English

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fennec fox

US /ˈfen.ɪk fɑːks/
UK /ˈfen.ɪk fɑːks/
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Noun

1.

a small nocturnal fox (Vulpes zerda) native to the Sahara Desert and the Sinai Peninsula, characterized by its unusually large ears

Example:
The fennec fox uses its large ears to dissipate heat and locate prey.
We saw a cute fennec fox at the zoo.
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