Red Fox

		SIZE

		HEIGHT:	Head and Body: 22-25 in.
		LENGTH:	Tail Length: 14-16 in.
		WEIGHT:	10-15 lb.

		BREEDING

		MATURITY:	N/A
		MATING:	Breed in Dec. and Jan.
		GESTATION:	About 51 days
		# OF YOUNG :	4-9 pups in a litter.

		LIFESTYLE

		HABIT:	Mostly active at night, early morning, and late evening.
		DIET:	Insects, hares, mice, berries, and other fruits.
		LIFESPAN:	3 years in the wild. 10-15 years in captivity.

		SCIENTIFIC NAME

		FAMILY:	Classified as "Vulpes vulpes" Similar species: Coyote, Swift Fox, Kit Fox, Gray Fox, Arctic Fox

		GENERAL INFORMATION

		Red foxes utilize a wide range of habitats including forest, tundra, prairie, desert, mountains, farmlands, and urban areas. They prefer mixed vegetation communities, such as edge habitats and mixed scrub and woodland. They are found from sea level to 4500 meters elevation. (MacDonald and Reynolds, 2005) Coloration of red foxes ranges from pale yellowish red to deep reddish brown on the upper parts and white, ashy or slaty on the underside. The lower part of the legs is usually black and the tail usually has a white or black tip. Red foxes use a variety of vocalizations to communicate among themselves. They also use facial expressions and scent marking extensively. Red foxes have excellent senses of vision, smell, and touch. (MacDonald and Reynolds, 2005) Works cited: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Vulpes_vulpes.html

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