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The fennec fox is a much smaller animal that the Arctic fox. The Arctic fox also has a much denser coat of fur that makes it look even bigger. The fennec, or desert fox, is the smallest of the true foxes.

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because the arctic fox lives in a cold climate and needs lots of fat to keep warm. A desert fox doesnt need much because it will overheat and become dehydrated very quickly

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Is a desert fox stronger than an Arctic fox?

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