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The Amazing Red Fox!

Zoom! The speedy red fox is a clever hunter found all over the world, even in your backyard!

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PEI-00282 - Red Fox

PEI-00282 - Red Fox

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Red Fox
Red fox hunting near Mud Volcano
Red Fox at Kukak Bay, Alaska, 1965
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Red Fox inspecting an archaeological excavation at Kukak Bay, Alaska, 1965
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European red fox
Photo of the Week - Red Fox at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
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PEI-00280 - Red Fox
PEI-00284 - Red Fox

Key Facts

Scientific Name
Vulpes vulpes.
Habitat
Found across the Northern Hemisphere, including forests, grasslands, mountains, deserts, and even cities.
Diet
Omnivore - eats small rodents, rabbits, birds, insects, fruits, and berries.
Size
About as long as a large pizza, weighing about 6-15 pounds (3-7 kg).
Lifespan
About 2-5 years in the wild.
Conservation Status
Least Concern (meaning there are many of them).
Fun Fact
Red foxes are so good at adapting that they can live in busy cities!

Meet the Red Fox!

Imagine a fluffy, bushy tail and bright, curious eyes! That's the red fox! It's the biggest of all the true foxes.

Red foxes are super adaptable, meaning they can live almost anywhere. They have a special trick: they can change their fur color a little bit, so not all red foxes are bright red! Some can be darker or even have white patches.

They are like nature's little survivors, always finding a way to make a home.

Where Do Red Foxes Live?

Red foxes are like world travelers! They live in so many places, from snowy forests to sunny deserts, and even in cities! You can find them all across the top half of the world, in places like North America, Europe, and Asia.

They are so good at finding homes that they've even moved into towns and cities, living near people. It's like they've made friends with us, but they also know how to find their own food and shelter.

What's for Dinner?

Red foxes are clever hunters! Their favorite snacks are tiny little mice and other small critters that scurry around. But they're not picky eaters!

They might also gobble up rabbits, birds, bugs, and even some yummy fruits and berries. They use their super hearing to listen for tiny rustles in the grass, then pounce! It’s like playing a game of hide-and-seek, but the fox is always the winner when it comes to finding snacks.

Red Fox Superpowers!

Red foxes have amazing senses! Their ears can hear a tiny mouse squeak from far away, and their noses can smell food from a long distance. They are also very fast runners, which helps them catch their dinner and escape bigger animals. Even though they are small, they are very smart and can figure out how to survive in many different places. They are like little furry ninjas, quiet and quick!

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