Nocturnal Mammal Native to African Deserts, __ Fox

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Larger than Life, Group 2160, Puzzle 3 (Movie Screens).

Question is: Nocturnal Mammal Native to African Deserts, __ Fox

and the answer is: FENNEC

Word Meaning:

FENNEC — A small fox of the species Vulpes zerda, found in the Sahara (excluding the coast) and having distinctive oversized ears.

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