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Foxes

Members of the genus Vulpes with 12 species, foxes utilize a wide range of habitats, including forest, tundra, prairie, desert, mountains, farmlands, and urban areas. Omnivores with a preference for mice and rabbits, these animals help control the rodent population.

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Name something dogs love to do that cats probably think is ridiculous?

Chase own tails

Bark

Fetch

Dig

Chew Bones

play fetch they love it cat hate it cat want even put a ball in there mouth

How many teeth does a fox have?

A fox's dentition, like all other canids, is I 3/3, C 1/1, PM 4/4, M 3/2 = 42. (Bat-eared foxes have six extra molars, totaling in 48 teeth.)

What states is it legal to have a pet fox?

Yes you can I own one! http://www.city-data.com/forum/pets/849493-states-allow-foxes-pets.html Keep scrolling til' you get to Oklahoma

How far can a red fox hear?

As opposed to most people's beliefs, foxes usually cannot see as well as their canid cousins. A fox's vision is about as good or slightly better than a human's in terms of the distance a fox can see, but they are a lot more sensitive to movement than humans.

What is fox's tail called?

At least one of the purposes tail serves is to help keep the fox warm.

In cold weather a fox will sometimes curl up and cover its nose and paw pads with its tail to keep them warm.
The tails on most small mammals like cats, dogs and foxes are useful when the animal is running, jumping and climbing things like steep slopes or small hills. It can be used to balance on narrow places, the same way tightrope walkers use a long pole to improve their balance on a high wire. It can also be used as an indicator of emotion to others animals, such as puffing up when the animal is angry-scared, waving when a dog is happy or tucking under between the legs when an animal is running away.

Do people eat fox meat?

Bobcats, lynx, wolves cougars, eagles and other large predators may feed on a red fox. Since these foxes are found in many areas of the world, the list of possible predators changes with area.

Does a fox bite?

Yes foxes will bite but only if scared or being tormented.

"Occasionally the press reports attacks on children that are said to be by foxes, but very often the bite wounds do not appear to be typical fox bites. It is not impossible that a child could be bitten by a fox but, if it occurs, it is extremely rare. In comparison, the risk of injury from domestic dogs and cats is very much higher. For example, in the USA about 5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and 15 to 20 people die from dog bites yearly. Most of the victims are children. Similarly, there are more than 400,000 cat bites each year in the USA. There are no good statistics from Britain, but it is likely that the number of dog and cat bites is around a fifth of those recorded in the USA. Even in countries where rabies is present, humans are much more likely to be bitten by a rabid domestic dog than by a fox.

The risks of people being attacked by a fox are negligible compared to the risks of being attacked by a domestic dog or cat."

(Above taken from http://www.thefoxwebsite.org/urbanfoxes/urbanconflict.html)

How much does a baby fox weigh?

The average head-and-body length of the male is 55 cm (22 in), with a range of 46 to 68 cm (18 to 27 in), while the female averages 52 cm (20 in) with a range of 41 to 55 cm (16 to 22 in). The tail is about 30 cm (12 in) long in both sexes. The height at the shoulder is 25 to 30 cm (9.8 to 11.8 in). On average males weigh 3.5 kg (7.7 lb), with a range of 3.2 to 9.4 kg (7.1 to 20.7 lb), while females average 2.9 kg (6.4 lb), with a range of 1.4 to 3.2 kg (3.1 to 7.1 lb).

Is it legal to have a pet fox in Alberta?

yes because foxes live in every part of alberta.

Are foxes predator?

Yes they are. They hunt mice, rabbits, birds, and other small creatures.

What does it mean if you see two foxes?

Only that you were in the neighborhood of a fox. Foxes are active day and night and no special circumstances are required for one to be out in the daytime. Unless you're country-bred, in which case I doubt you'd be asking that question, seeing a fox at all means the foxes in your area aren't particularly shy because, trust me, the fox saw you before you saw it.

Would a cat beat a fox in a fight?

Yes. Foxes are primarily solo hunters. Unlike other canines such as dogs and wolves, their main prey is small animals - they are not physically capable of tackling another predator of relatively similar size with such fighting ability. In most cases involving cat and dog fights, even with differences in size, cats are better equipped at fighting - they have claws, teeth, greater agility, speed, evasion and can also use their back legs to attack - there are few positions a cat would be in where it couldn't be a danger to its oppenent. Dogs rely on their teeth, strength and stamina. Foxes, unlike wolves and large dogs would not have the brute strength to resist a cat's attack or defence.

In cases where cats have been killed by foxes, as rare as they are, the likelihood is that the foxes may have been in a rare situation where they could outnumber the cat that has gotten itself into an unusual and vulnerable situation, or where the cat is injured or very young, thus making it a more likely target.

However, as these animals do not consider each other prey (they both hunt small mammals), they would most likely give each other a wide berth. In the rare cases where they would actually come into physical contact, the cat would most likely see off the fox.

Relatively speaking, foxes pose little threat to cats.

no because foxes are wild animals and cats are taimed animals and foxes are most likely to win

Are there urban foxes?

Urban Foxes are foxes that tend to live like City Raccoons. They eat in a similar fashion. They eat scraps left by other animals,garbage from humans--pretty much anything that appears underneath their noses. In my city, I've yet to see one, but they do exist.

What foxes mate for life?

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Do foxes cry?

It's debatable. See the YouTube video below in the related links.
Yes, I've heard it is when they catch a prey, but that doesn't appear to be the case here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk1mAd77Hr4

What does a wild fox eat?

Captive foxes should be fed a high grade, high protein dog food as a main staple. However, they also need high amounts of taurine when they are kits, so ferret food as a supplement should be supplied. If the kit is very young (4 weeks old or so) a puppy milk replacement should be bottle fed. This is available at Wal-Mart. As the fox grows, be sure to feed it fish, live mice (the brain has many nutrients needed to keep the fox healthy), and keep water always available. Raw chicken is also a favorite for foxes as well as whole eggs.

Ps. Where did you get a domesticated fox anyway?

How is the island fox endangered?

The island fox is endangered because of rapid declines in population. The population is due to the golden eagle preying on the island fox. Golden eagles ate the feral pigs until they were exterminated, then switched to the island fox.

How are foxes adapted to the deciduous forest?

a fox would eat small rodents and birds such as mice or quails.

Are there foxes in Denmark?

Yes, the fox is a very common animal in Denmark. In the recent decades some have even become so accustomed to humans that they roam the cities during night and early morning.

What defense does a fox use?

a fox uses its quick speed to dodge most attacks combigned with its lethal claws to slash at an attackers limbs in an attempt to knock over the attacker, foxes also have a strong bite, they can easily rip flesh away.

What kind of animal eats a fox?

The Fennec, which is a fox that lives in arid habitats, preys on rodents, insects, lizards, birds, eggs, and they also eat fruit.

The Red fox preys on carrion, rodents, rabbits, birds, invertebrates, and they eat fruits like the Fennec.

the Bat-eared fox's diet consists mainly of insects (80%) like termites, dung beetles, and sometimes they eat birds.

And arctic foxes mostly just eat lemmings and carcasses that polar bears have left behind.

Just remember that red foxes are very opportunistic feeders and will eat practically anything if it means surviving.
well it is mostly small animals and rodents such as rabbits,mice,and praire dogs
Rabbits , rodents , insects ,
Foxes can eat lots of little animals. Their main targets are rabbits and squirrels.
Normally small rodents, mice, rabbits, ground nesting birds, etc., and chickens.

Are wolves better than foxes?

Yes because they are bigger and better.

There is no real 'better' to speak of without listing something they are better in. A wolf may be better at howling, but a fox may be better at digging. Generally speaking, neither is better than the other.

What is a fun fact about the fox?

The arctic fox is also known as white fox, polar fox, or snow fox. It is a smaller fox species who lives in the Arctic regions. They have thick fur which changes color to be camouflage depending on the seasons. It is brown in summer and white in winter.

How do foxes find their food?

Most likely, they'll first smell the prey. Then they will sneak up behind it and pounce and catch the prey.

Are wolves part of the dog family or cat family?

Yes, the wolves and dogs are in the same family. They are in the Canine Family.