Fox, any of various members of the dog family resembling small to medium-sized bushy-tailed dogs with long fur, pointed ears, and a narrow snout. In a restricted sense, the name refers to the 10 or so species classified as ‘true’ foxes (genus Vulpes), especially the red, or common, fox (V. vulpes).
Read on for 15 wild fox facts that might amaze you! 1: Foxes aren’t bothered by the cold. Both a thick coating of snow and the fox’s thick coat will keep our fox friend warm during the winter months. Burrowing in a blanket of snow might not sound like the warmest option, but to a fox, a whiteout makes for great insulation.
Foxes are mostly solitary predators and distant relatives of wolves and dogs. Many have a distinctive bushy tail and bright russet coat – but they also come in grey, white, sand and brown colourings. They have sharp teeth and can be dangerous to humans if approached.
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