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Oakland Zoo Has New Fennec Fox

The mini mammal was turned in by its owner who could no longer care for the exotic animal.

Summer, a fennec fox, at the Oakland Zoo. Oakland, Calif.
Summer, a fennec fox, at the Oakland Zoo. Oakland, Calif. (Oakland Zoo)

OAKLAND (CBS SF) — The overall cuteness level at the Oakland Zoo recently increased by an immeasurable factor when a 6-year-old fennec fox named Summer came to stay.

Summer, who boasts enormous ears, a tiny nose and jet-black eyes, was brought to the zoo in September by a private owner who found he could no longer care for her, according to zoo officials.

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