Animals

• Yeongdeungpo Hanam Dongtan Gyeongju

  Fennec fox

  The Fennec fox is characterized by ears larger than its face. This allows it to hear even the faintest sounds, helping it locate and eat insects underground and stay alert to its surroundings. Their large ears also help regulate body temperature, allowing them to thrive in the desert where temperatures vary greatly depending on the season and time of day. Their paws are covered in fur, so their feet don’t sink into the sand easily, even in sandy deserts. That doesn’t mean desert foxes like the heat, though. That’s why they’re mainly active on cooler nights.

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