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

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.

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.

The Phoenix Zoo said she was sweet and friendly to her roommates, especially Hunter, the male fennec fox, and a male leopard tortoise named Loki. “Her big ears and sleepy yawns will be missed ...

A beloved female fennec fox died at the Phoenix Zoo last week ... and died at the start of this year at the age of 12. "Her big ears and sleepy yawns will be missed dearly by guests and staff ...

The zoo announced Noelle the female fennec fox died a week ago at the age of 12 ... Noelle is remembered as a "sweet and friendly girl with big ears and sleepy yawns." She will be missed by ...

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 ...