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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 have a distinctive reddish-brown fur, although the exact coloration can vary. They often have a white underbelly, throat, and chin. Some individuals have dark or silver fur. One of their most notable features is their bushy, white-tipped tail. The tail is often long and serves multiple purposes, including balance, communication, and warmth.
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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