Weighing in at around 1kg, the fennec fox is the smallest of all the foxes. As a resident across the Sahara desert and other parts of North Africa the fennec’s long hairs may seem a bit out of ...

Fennec foxes can live up to 11 years in human care, the Smithsonian said. "Her big ears and sleepy yawns will be missed dearly by guests and staff alike," the zoo wrote in their Instagram post.

Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal kingdom. A special 360-degree video camera system was set up in zoos and other facilities to show ...