The Fennec Fox, native to North Africa and the Middle East, isn’t currently considered an endangered spieces, but its territory is under threat from tourism and development. Its large ears help it hunt at night — it can hear prey moving underground — and keep cool by radiating the desert heat.
PHOTOS: The 15 Cutest Endangered Animals in the World
As photos of Israel's newborn sand kittens charm the Internet, TIME takes a look at more endangered adorableness from around the world.