Red Fox
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Eats
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
Description
Though 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.
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.
How can I Help?
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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