Fennec Foxes

Fennec Foxes are small foxes that have adapted to live in desert and high-temperature habitats. The only fennec fox to appear in In The Heart is Akachi who serves as Nyota's close friend and sidekick.

Physical Appearance
The coat of a fennec fox is typically fluffy and cream-colored to ‪help them blend in with their environment and deflect heat. Their tails are very bushy and have a black tip. The most distinctive characteristic of this small fox are their ears which are extremely large compared to their size. These ears help‬ dissipate heat and hear prey underground.