Least Concern

Fox (Red)

Vulpes vulpes

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About

The red fox is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora. They are known for their cunning and adaptability, able to thrive in a variety of habitats from forests to urban areas.

Habitat

Forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts worldwide

Diet

Omnivorous - rodents, rabbits, birds, fruits, and insects

In Pop Culture

The Little Prince

book

The fox character teaches the Little Prince about the importance of friendship.

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Fun Facts

Red foxes have excellent hearing and can detect rodents underground.
They are solitary hunters but will form pairs during breeding season.
A group of foxes is called a skulk or a leash.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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