White-tailed red fox
The fox is a carnivorous mammal, part of the Canidae family. Medium in size, it has a long, pointed muzzle, large ears set well above its head and a superb long, bushy tail. It measures between 60 and 90 centimeters. Its coat is reddish brown, but can vary from yellow to brown. Its belly is white. The tip of the tail is white. The fox has five claws on its front paws but the back paws have only four claws. It has whiskers on its snout. It is a vertebrate; he has a backbone. The length of the fox is approximately 130 centimeters. It is a cunning and very voracious animal. Its weight, 6 to 7 kilos, can sometimes reach 13 kilos. It adapts to many situations. The fur changes color and thickness depending on the climate. He swims and hunts in the water.
Habitat.
It lives on the edge of forests and hides in a burrow. This burrow is high and deep. He digs it, but more often, he occupies that of another animal (the badger, for example). Its main concern is to keep its burrow safe and very well hidden. As soon as one of his enemies discovered him, without hesitation, he changed his residence.
Food:
The fox is carnivorous. Almost all small animals must fear it. The fox's predators are wolves and golden eagles, hawks, hunters and dogs, as well as bears. The fox cub's predators are the golden eagle, the great horned owl, the vulture and the lynx.
Reproduction:
Once a year, in March, the vixen gives birth to a litter of 3 to 5 cubs, sometimes more. They open their eyes around two weeks and are adults around three months. The fox cubs stay with their parents for around six months.
Habitat.
It lives on the edge of forests and hides in a burrow. This burrow is high and deep. He digs it, but more often, he occupies that of another animal (the badger, for example). Its main concern is to keep its burrow safe and very well hidden. As soon as one of his enemies discovered him, without hesitation, he changed his residence.
Food:
The fox is carnivorous. Almost all small animals must fear it. The fox's predators are wolves and golden eagles, hawks, hunters and dogs, as well as bears. The fox cub's predators are the golden eagle, the great horned owl, the vulture and the lynx.
Reproduction:
Once a year, in March, the vixen gives birth to a litter of 3 to 5 cubs, sometimes more. They open their eyes around two weeks and are adults around three months. The fox cubs stay with their parents for around six months.