Origami Fennec Fox

Take a square sheet of paper with the white side facing up. Position it in “diamond” orientation (balanced on one of its corners). Fold/unfold in half, both directions, to get creases which we can later use as landmarks.

Fold the botom-left edge of the paper so it meets with the horizontal crease made in step 1.

Fold the bottom-right edge of the paper so it meets with the central crease.

Repeat with the top half of the paper. This time, start on the right side; fold the paper down to meet with the central crease.

Lastly, fold the top-left edge down.

Turn the model over.

Fold the right side of the model towards the left. Make the fold about 2/3 of the way. This flap of paper will be the ears so make the section as big or small as you like.

Fold the pointed end of the paper towards the right and downwards; allow the edges (red dots) to meet.

Unfold.

Fold that same tip towards the right and upwards; join red dots.

Unfold.
Next, you will make a “rabbit ear” fold.

Make valley folds along the creases made in step 7 & 8. Leave the paper standing upright.

Repeat steps 6 to 8 on the left side of the model. Fold the left side of the model towards the right. Try to make the flap (ear) the same size as the one on the right.

Fold the pointed tip left & up (join red dots). Unfold.

Fold the pointed tip left & down (join red dots). Unfold.

Pinch the paper so it folds along the existing crease.

Mountain fold (fold behind) the center portion of the model to make the fox face.

Ease apart the ears so they are angled out.

Fennec fox is pretty much done.

I like to fold the model in half vertically so it becomes a little 3D and the snout points out.

Decorate with nose and eyes. It’s a fantastic Fennec Fox!