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Fennec fox Daisy is laying down atop a pile of sand in her Small Mammal House habitat. Her head is raised, and she is looking at the viewer.

October 13, 2022

Fennec Fox Dies at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

We are sad to share that Daisy, our 13-year-old fennec fox, died Oct. 6.

July 01, 2022

How to Care for Fennec Foxes

Many of the Zoo’s animals are built for extreme temperatures, including the fennec fox! Learn how animal keepers care for these desert dwelling foxes.

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