Photo of the Day
a fennec fox in Morocco
June 27, 2013
Fennec Fox, Morocco
This Month in Photo of the Day: Travel Photos The fennec, or desert fox, is a canine mammal species of the genus Vulpes, which inhabits the Sahara Desert and Arabia. This is the smallest species of the family Canidae. This photo and caption were submitted to the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. Have photos of your own travels you would like to submit? Enter today! See our editors' picks » Vote for your favorites » Browse all entries »
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