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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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Can bat eared foxes eat gazelles?

Not really because they only eat termites. So make it a no

What are baby fox are called?

The babies (otherwise known as offspring) are called "kits", many people call them "pups" wich is improper way of calling them, so call them "kits" next time you're talking about them!

What month does a fox hibernate?

Foxes are not known to hibernate. They are year round hunters. The only time they return to their den is after mating.

What continent do foxes live?

Foxes are found on all continents except Antarctica.

Are kit foxes dangerous?

Yes kit foxes are dangerous. Foxes are wild animals. Although they generally avoid people, when people get too close to them, foxes usually have a nasty temperament. People become tempted to approach kit foxes because they look cute and find out the hard way that they were dangerous.

Do foxes eat wallabies?

In their native state, no. Bears are not found in Australia (the koala is not a bear), but wallabies are native to Australia.

Why is a fox a good predator?

Foxes have adapted to be able to see well at night, so they are able to hunt their prey when the sun goes down. They are also able to pounce on unsuspecting animals.

What is the name of female vixen?

A "vixen" is a female fox. A male fox is named a "dog"

Is a buffalo a secondary consumer?

primary because secondary consumers eat animals and plants and butterflys dont eat animals (:

Is a tiger or a fox faster?

Tigers can run about 35 miles per Hour

Fox can run about 30 Miles Per Hour

Is the kit fox endangered?

because the water that is begging brought to the desert, farms are being built and the Kit fox is forced out of it's home underground. Also the crops that are being planted so they have to leave and be eaten by other animals. Or even when they set up wolf traps than they get into them and they die because they are so Hungary.

How do you tell a female fox from a male fox?

By looking at it's genitalia, or weighing the fox - since females are slightly lighter than males.

Do you need a permit to own a fox in TN?

It's all dependent on the type of fox. Under Type II of the TN Exotic Animal Laws, you may not legally own a native species. This would include Red Foxes and Grey Foxes. They are outright illegal to own. Arctic and Fennec foxes on the other hand are not native to Tennessee and therefore are legal to own without permit.

What kingdom does the fox come from?

A fox is in the Animal Kingdom

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Family: Canidae

Genus: Vulpes

What is a function of the white fox?

A fox is a predator that feeds on birds, reptiles, insects, small mammals and fruit. They have been hunted by wolves and coyotes, and their young are occasionally taken by Birds of Prey. They are an integral part of the ecosystems they live in, as they keep populations of their prey animals down.

When do foxes sleep?

the day they are nocturnal for the most part

Where do the fox stay?

In dense urban areas like mine foxes can tend to rest during the day in many different gardens and behind sheds and when disturbed will make a quick dash for it. Many of times i look out into the garden to see a little nose poking out from the hegde. And if i need to go outside its a little rustle of the bush the knocking of the fence behind and their gone. Foxes with the luxury of lots of open wild land would generally have a den.

Where do foxes go usually during day-time?

Many foxes have dens. These can be in thick brambles, hedges, bushes, and hollows of trees. Others simply find a good spot to sleep. I have seen one curled up sleeping in thick ivy, five or six feet above the ground in my garden.

What are the structures of a fox?

The skeletal structure of a fox is about the size of a medium dog, with a pointed muzzle.

Do foxes eat different things?

sometimes when they don't have anything to eat they can eat anything

What do baby raccoons look like?

A baby raccoon is called a "kit".

What is the masculine for a vixen?

In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female, for example:

The gender specific noun for a female fox is a vixen.

The gender specific noun for a male fox is a reynard, dog, dog fox, or tod.

The noun 'fox' is a common gender noun, a word for a male or a female.

Do red foxes like milk?

Yes, it is OK to give a fox milk because it already gets milk from it's mom and they like to drink milk!

How long does a fox live in captivity?

It depends on the species and care it receives. I have a gray fox that is 14 years old. The average is 7-10 years.