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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
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Red Foxes - Appearance
Red Foxes are easily recognized by their fur, which is dense and may come in a few color patterns. The color ranges from yellowish red to deep brown on the upper part of the body. The underside is usually ashy to slated. The tail is bushy, with a white or black tip. Most Red Foxes are bright rusty-red with black on the feet, legs, and on the back of the ears. Hunters value the silver fox greatly, which comes in silver to black. Another type of the coat color is reddish brown and is seen in cross foxes.
The Red Fox has tail glands that are positioned about 75 mm from the tail root. The eyes are usually yellow, whereas the nose is black or dark brown. There are 5 claws on the manus and 4 claws on the pes. The length of the body is about 39-41 inches, whereas the weight is 10-15 pounds.
Red Foxes - Food Habits
Red Foxes make perfect hunters since they have a well-developed sense of smell and hearing. The species can also boast acute eyesight. These animals are omnivores and can eat whatever is in sight. However, their favorite foods include mice, squirrels, rabbits, and other small mammals. When available, berries, grasses, beetles, fruit, carrion, etc. are also eaten.
Red Foxes hunt usually during the night. They are known to travel up to 5 miles in search of food. As a rule, they stand motionless making their senses work and detect the prey. After that, the Red Fox will leap on the prey and pin it with its forelimbs. On the average, Red Foxes eat up to 1 kg a day.
Red Foxes - General Information Links
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National Museum of Natural History
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Alligatorfur.com - Red Foxes - Distribution, habitat, appearance, reproduction, food habits, and controls.
allRefer Reference - Wildlife & Animals: Red Foxes - Delve into details on taxonomy, food habits, ecosystems, wildlife distribution, common names, fire effects, fire use, wildlife occurrence, and habitat of Red Foxes.
Animal Diversity Web - Red Foxes - Learn about the physical characteristics and dietary habits of this animal that can be found in many regions of the world. Sift through images.
BBCi - Red Foxes - Get an earful of this canine's barks via RealPlayer, view several photos, and learn about its life and loves.
Canid Specialty Group - Red fox - Get the scientific angle on behaviors and geographic ranges of Vulpes vulpes. Reports on conservation efforts.
Critter Questions - Red Fox - Sums up the presence of the Red Fox in Florida and shows a photograph of one specimen.
DiscoverLife: Red Foxes - Physical characteristics and geographic distribution of the Red Fox.
DiscoverMyVillage: Red Fox - History, appearance, habitat, food, range, behavior, breeding biology, and lifespan.
LostKingdoms: Red Fox - Description, fossils, and interesting facts.
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NatureWorks ©
New Hampshire Public Television
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Mammals: Red Foxes - Recognition, general ecology, conservation, and frequent questions.
Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources - Red Fox - Read of the animal's physical characteristics and find out how it behaves in the wild.
Nature of New England - Red Fox - Examine a photo of this mammal and follow links to learn about its social behavior, life cycle, and habitat.
Pelotes Island - Red Fox - Tells what animals prey on the fox and describes its behavior in wild areas and in urban area. Shares an image of a fox track.
Red Fox - Short description and sketch from the Canadian Museum of Natural History.
Red Fox Description - Description and history.
Red Fox Ecology - Explores the ecology of Red Foxes living in Greater London. List the food found in the stomachs of over 500 individuals.
Red Fox Facts - Description, biology, and habitat of the Red Fox.
Red Fox Guide - The Red Fox is a doglike animal native to North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Red Fox Overview - A few facts about the species.
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NatureWorks ©
New Hampshire Public Television
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Red Fox Photo Gallery - A lot of pictures of the Red Fox.
Red Fox Printout - A detailed description of the species.
Red Foxes - Photos and information.
Red Foxes At Salmonier Nature Park - Status, habitat, range, food, predators/threats, appearance, and breeding biology.
Red Foxes in Brief - Brief information and a picture.
Wild WNC - Red Foxes - Discover that habitat requirements and wild habits of the wily animal. Shares a photograph of a Red Fox.
