Difference between fox and fennec fox in Korean

여우·사막여우

fox

여우fox

A 여우 is a fox, a small wild animal. Foxes usually live outdoors and are known for their pointed faces and thick tails. You can use this word when talking about animals at the zoo, in the forest, or in pictures and stories.

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fennec fox

사막여우fennec fox

A fennec fox (사막여우) is a small fox that lives in the desert and has very big ears. We use this word when talking about the animal in books, pictures, zoos, or nature. It is a cute and common animal word for beginners to learn.

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The difference

A 사막여우 is a special kind of fox that lives in the desert. It is small and has very large ears.