Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Species: Vulpes zerda
IUCN Red List: Least concern
Population trend: stable
Distribution: Deserts of North Africa and Sinai and Arabian Peninsulas.
Habitat: Sandy desert
Length: Head and body - up to 41cm, ears - 15cm.
Life-span: between 7 - 10 years
Weight: 0.8 - 1.5kg
Gestation period: 50 days
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