A man thought he had rescued a small cat from the street - but it turned out to be something completely different.

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.

You can’t miss the fennec foxes big bat-like ears. These magnificent displays of environmental adaptation allow the fennec fox to pinpoint their prey, even when buried under the shifting sands.

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 ...

She is a fennec fox. This is why she is tan-colored and has big, pointy ears. She also has a furry stomach and eyelashes. Size 14" Fennec foxes are arguably the most adorable type of fox in the ...