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Fox
Vulpes spp.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Canidae
- Genus
- Vulpes
- Species
- Varies
Ecology
Habitat: Grassland, forest, desert and urban areas
Diet: Omnivore
Behaviour: Mostly solitary hunters, active at dusk and night.
Conservation: Species-dependent
About & Interesting Facts
Foxes are small to medium canids with pointed muzzles and bushy tails.
- Red fox is among the most widespread wild carnivores.
- Foxes cache surplus food.