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Red Fox
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Eats
Red foxes are omnivores, they eat a variety of fruits, berries, birds, small mammals and invertebrates.
Lives
The red fox is the most widely distributed wild canid species in the world. It is able to occupy diverse habitats ranging from northern tundra to desert areas.
Behavior
Though fairly common, red foxes are shy, secretive, nocturnal, and cunning which makes them difficult to observe. Red foxes use a variety of vocalizations to communicate among themselves. They are solitary animals and are known for being territorial. Territories are marked with scent markings.
Description
Red Foxes are beautiful animals known for their reddish-brown fur, which varies from a light auburn to bright red to dark tones. They have a soft white underbelly, throat, chin, and tip to their tail, giving them a very specific look. Some foxes can even have dark or silver fur! A distinctive feature is their bushy tail with a white tip, which helps with balance, communication, and warmth when they curl up to sleep. Red Foxes are clever and playful creatures, loving to pounce and play.
Did you Know?
Red foxes have a characteristic manner for hunting mice. The fox stands motionless, listening and watching intently for a mouse. It then leaps high into the air and brings its front feet down to forcibly pin the mouse to the ground.
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Due to their widespread range and what appears to be an actual increase in population, they are listed as a species of least concern by the IUCN.
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