Learn about the moderate risks, conservation concerns, and long-term care responsibilities of keeping a fennec fox as a pet.

Q: I saw a picture of a fennec fox on Facebook. So cute! I've heard that some people keep them as pets. Is that a good idea? A: There's no doubt that fennec foxes are cute, with that tiny body ...

Trixie is one of the cutest residents of the Monterey Zoo. She’s 4 years old now and still a true charmer. She’s a member of the world’s smallest fox species and only weighs two to three pounds. A ...