Different Foxes
Directions: Read about the Arctic Fox on this page. Then, read about the Fennec Fox on page 8. Next, complete the Venn diagram on page 9. Last, think and answer the questions below the Venn diagram.
The Arctic fox is a small fox that lives in the Arctic regions.It is well adapted to living in cold places.
It has a small face and thick fur to keep warm. It also has a small body with short legs and small nose and ears,which make it less open to the cold weather.
In summer, it will lose lots of fur to keep cool and the color will change from white to brown.
The Fennec fox is a small fox that lives in the Sahara Desert. It has large ears that help it lose heat and keep cool during the hot days.
Its fur is the color of sand and helps to protect it from the hot sun. Also, its fur is long and thick and can keep it warm during the cold nights.
Its body has adapted to the desert environment with high temperatures and little water.It can survive long periods of time without water.
Word Bank
cold place fur changes colors with the seasons
sand-colored fur hot place large ears
part of dog family small ears thick fur
