Red fox

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)

• Size and Weight: The red fox reaches a body length of 45 to 90 cm and a tail length of 30 to 55 cm. Weight varies between 3 and 14 kg, depending on gender and environment.
• Body: Foxes have a slender body, long legs and large, erect ears. Their tail is bushy and often serves as a means of maintaining balance and warmth.

• Red foxes have a wide range of color variations that can vary depending on geographic area and genetic factors. Here are some of the most common color variations:
• Red Fox:
• Description: The most common form, it has reddish-brown fur with a lighter belly and black legs and ears. The tail is often tipped with a white tip.
• Environment: Found throughout the world, especially in forests, fields and urban areas.
• Silver Fox:
• Description: It has black fur with white tips, which creates a silvery appearance. This variation is the result of a genetic mutation.
• Environment: Silver foxes are less common and are often found in captivity as breeding animals for their beautiful fur.
• Fox Cross:
• Description: It has reddish-brown fur with a black stripe that runs across its shoulders and back, forming a cross shape.
• Habitat: This color variation is found mainly in North America.
• Black (Melanistic) Fox:
• Description: He has completely black fur, which is the result of melanism, a genetic mutation that causes an overproduction of melanin.
• Environment: This color variation is very rare.
• Gray Fox:
• Description: Has fur with a gray tinge, often with a mixture of red and black. Gray foxes have lighter undersides.
• Environment: They are found in a variety of areas including forests and mountainous areas.

• Adaptability: The red fox is extremely adaptable and can survive in a variety of environments, from forests and tundra to urban areas. It is capable of hunting a variety of food including small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and even fruit.
• Territorial Behaviour: Foxes are territorial animals and use scent marks to mark their territory. Each fox has its own territory, which it protects from other foxes.
• Nocturnal Activity: They are predominantly nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. During the day, they tend to hide in burrows or dense vegetation.