What special name given to foxes?

Answer 1

Foxes have the scientific name of Canis Vulpes and are related to dogs.
Male foxes are known as dogs, tods or reynards, females as vixens, and young as cubs, pups, or kits. A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth.

Answer 2

True foxes come from the genus Vulpes. The red fox is known as vulpes vulpes. There are 12 true foxes from the genus vulpes and a number of other species in other genera that are included with the foxes. For a complete list of all the true foxes and related species, click on this link.