The fox is a carnivorous mammal that lives in many parts of the world. They are known for their intelligence and cunning nature, which allows them to survive in the wild by making use of their senses and skills. The fox has an excellent sense of smell, which helps it to find food easily.
Portrait of curious red fox hiding in the bush.Foxes primarily live in forested areas, though they can also be found in mountains, grasslands, and desert areas. They make their homes by digging burrows in the ground known as dens. They tend to live close-by with their relatives or lovers. If they make a den away from the others, it is usually because of food insecurity as they roam about searching for food during nighttime hours reducing their chance of survival.
They live near bodies of water or rivers to catch fish. They can also be found in suburban areas with a small amount of land. Usually, foxes live at wilderness or wilderness areas. The major portion of their territories are within one to three miles from the main source of water sources. These do take advantage of nearby woodlots for shelter although they can be found living in yards and even vacant homes on occasion; since suburban neighborhoods are an excellent habitat for foxes.
The foxes live in europe, asia and north america. It is a carnivore which consumes rodents and rabbits. Their preferred habitat is forested areas like grassland or mountainous areas but they can also be found living near the human habitations too.
Fox Habits
Foxes are omnivores which means that they eat both plant and animal foods. They often choose to prey on insects, rodents such as voles and rabbits, birds like partridges or song thrush etc., fish eggs etc too. They search for food at night when other animals are asleep.
Foxes usually move about in groups which is the reason why they call themselves “family” or pack of foxes. They can be found mostly near human inhabited areas near farm land, gardens and other settlements so their overall contact with humans has increased significantly over the years. And the foxes know that it is not worth getting into conflict with humans as they will find them to be no threat!
Red fox Fox Appearance
Foxes can be tan in color and have wide paws that come together to form a ‘paw pad’. Also they have short tails, which are about half the length of their body and point outward when on all fours; however they erect them when running or hunting.
Their back end usually has five harp-like tail feathers that are black in color. Foxes have red eyes also but on the light brown or tan-colored body. Their eyes are very small and dark, like most other animals.
The shape of the head resembles that of a half-fence with impressive horns which grow long up to 6 inches in length; these point backward below their skin when on all fours. The fox’s tail hair
Where do foxes live during the day?
Foxes are nocturnal animals and their eyesight is adapted to that. They live in dens, which they dig out and use as daytime safe havens. They eat insects and rodents at night and mostly sleep during the day. Sometimes they will make a large burrow, but usually stay in holes underground.
Foxes, like most other animals in the wild, tend to travel at night and hide during day. Their food sources often allow them to be armed with fresh proteins for when they dig up their dens. Though some areas do see foxes move through more than others but overall the wild fox will preserve their regular routine and habitat.
In the winter time they hibernate in dens while out of season they can be seen wandering around feeding at night. Foxes don’t roam much throughout the day like other wild animals but will be seen off the beaten path by humans.
Do foxes live together? Do they all stay separate or interact often?
Fox team up to defend territories that are shared with one another; the males do help the dominant male raise cubs if he has not sired any of his own. However, conflicts do happen if one of the foxes feel all that they have is taken from them or isn’t being respected enough already. Males often fight over females when taking mating rights after the cubs are born and well into their youth in order to claim a female to raise their pups. In some cases, males will establish territories on their own and not share with another male.
Where do these subspecies live?
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes fulvus)
The red foxes are cunning and intelligent, living in dens buried in the soil. They also eat rodents, birds, insects and other small mammals. The red fox prefers a mixed landscape made up of patches of forests, grasslands and other land-use types but is able to survive in many different environments ranging from the Arctic tundra to deserts.
Kodiak Fox (Vulpes vulpes harrimani)
They lives on Kodiak Island in Alaska. The majority of them may be found at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. In comparison to other subspecies, the Kodiak fox is rather big. They also bear thick reddish fur that is highly sensitive to the sunlight, which causes their coat color to change. The size of these creatures can range anywhere between around 3-7 feet long and 40-70 pounds in weight.
Cascade Mountains Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes cascadensis)
They may be found along the northwest coast of the United States and British Columbia in the Cascade Range, which stretches from southern British Columbia to Washington. They are called the mountain red fox because of their white tips and dark coloured underparts. The creature is also known as a coastal colonyist due to its ability thrive in different ecosystems ranging from dry shrub life ground to high elevation grasslands, forests along streamsides.
Sierra Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes necator)
The High Sierra fox (Vulpes vulpes necator), sometimes known as the High Sierra fox, receives its name from the range in which it lives. The Sierra Red fox is native to the Sierra Nevada mountain range and can also be found in the Cascade Mountains south of the Columbia River. The High Sierra fox is one of North America’s most endangered animals, with a population of less than a hundred individuals.
