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SPECIES PROFILE
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Vulpes
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia, North America (introduced)
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Woodland, farmland, urban areas
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Canidae
GENUS
Vulpes
📋 Description
SIZE
45-90 cm body + tail, 4-8 kg
COLORATION
Red-brown, white chest, bushy tail
ADAPTATIONS
Excellent hunter, adaptable, strong sense of smell
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodland, farmland, urban areas
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia, North America (introduced)
REPRODUCTION
4-6 kits, 1 litter per year
DIET DETAILS
Rodents, birds, fruit, carrion
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Persecution, roadkill, disease
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Red foxes are highly adaptable and live successfully in cities. They have excellent hearing to locate prey under snow. They cache food for later.
2
They are the most widespread wild carnivore in the world and play a key role in controlling rodent populations.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Richmond Park London
Scottish Highlands
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Very common; look for in fields, gardens, urban areas at dusk.
