Red fox - Wikipedia
The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere including most of North America, Europe and Asia, plus parts of North Africa. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. [ 1 ]
Red Fox - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
Although foxes are the smallest members of the dog family, the largest species of Red fox may reach an adult weight of 3 – 11 kilograms (6.5 – 24 pounds). The average head and body length is 18 to 33.75 inches (46 to 86 centimetres), with a …
Red Fox - National Geographic
Red Fox. Photographs by Joel Sartore. Common Name: Red Fox. Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 2 to 4 years. Size: Head and...
Red Fox - NYSDEC - New York State Department of …
Adult red fox have a year-round red coat that is typically much more striking during the winter months; a washed out orange to cherry red. The red portions cover the head, shoulders and back, and the rump may be either red or a light gray. Jet black marks the legs and ears and the chest and throat are typically a light gray to white.
red fox - Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The red fox has a head-body length of 22 to 25 inches and a tail about 14 to 16 inches long. It weighs eight to 15 pounds. The back fur is red, and the belly fur is white. The ears, legs and tops of the feet have black fur. The ears stand up straight and are very noticeable. The tail is fluffy with black hairs near the end and a white tip.
Red fox | Diet, Behavior, & Adaptations | Britannica
red fox, (Vulpes vulpes), species of fox (family Canidae) found throughout Europe, temperate Asia, northern Africa, and North America. It has the largest natural distribution of any land mammal except human beings.
8 Surprising Facts About the Red Fox - Treehugger
2020年12月8日 · The red fox is the largest of all 21 Vulpes vulpes species in the world. In addition to its elongated body and skull, it has a tail that nearly doubles its length. The average red fox is...
Red Fox - National Wildlife Federation
Red foxes have long snouts and red fur across the face, back, sides, and tail. Their throat, chin, and belly are grayish-white. Red foxes have black feet and black-tipped ears that are large and pointy. One of the most noticeable characteristics of the red fox is the fluffy white-tipped tail.
ADW: Vulpes vulpes: INFORMATION
Red foxes are the largest of the Vulpesspecies. Head and body length ranges from 455 to 900 mm, tail length from 300 to 555 mm, and weight from 3 to 14 kg. Males are slightly larger than females. Populations in southern deserts and in North …
Animal Guide: Red Fox | Nature - PBS
2008年9月22日 · Size: Head and body 18-35.4 in (45.5-90 cm); tail 11.8-21.8 in (30-55.5 cm) Weight: 6.6-30.8 lbs (3-14 kg) The small, slender bodies of red foxes are designed for speed and agility. In...