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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 a fox be a pet?

No, they cannot be trained as house pets. While native foxes, if obtained at a very early age, can become quite docile and affectionate, this behavior can take a sudden turn during the mating season and the fox, especially a male, can become quite irritable and snappy. Foxes are also very territorial and will mark their new territory (the inside of your home) with an unpleasant, odiferous liquid that will stain furniture and is difficult to remove. They are also not amenable to potty training. As a caretaker for a local wildlife rescue group I have had first hand experience with this. Foxes should remain wild and not taken as pets. It is illegal in many locations.

Are fox litters called kits or pups?

The average litter is about six kits, but they can have up to a dozen.

Can foxes attack you?

No, foxes arent dangerous but if a nosy person tries to get close to their den they will growl, snarl and bark at you. They will also try to lead you away from the den, so I think humans should leave foxes alone.

What was the first known animal with a spine?

man that have a backbone..

wrong...

it was fish silly

evidence...

look at a 4 week old baby(when inside the uterus)what does it look like

1.human

2.alien

3.primative fish

the awnser

1=nonesence

2=maybe

3=bingo(yes)

and theres you go.dont listene to the morone who wrote the first one!

that theory about what we evolved from hes referring to was disproven 133 years ago - Taerix

Do foxes eat shrews?

Yes, and rabbits, and mice, and birds, and about anything else they can find. They are opportunists when it comes to food.

What nicknames do foxes have?

A good name for a red fox would be a shade of red or orange, like Amber, Ruby, Scarlet, ect...

Why do foxes live in an ecosystem comprised of grass?

A fox needs to be in an grass area because he needs a shelter to survive. He also needs rabbits to feed on to survive.

Can foxes get along with cats outside?

Yes they can do. Although it is not common practice as they are naturally relatively peaceful animals they do. I had a fox come in through my cat's cat flap and make itsef at home at 4 in the morning. Thankfully I heard it and hustled it out of my house. Their urine reeks and takes forever to remove..so beware

How do red foxes get their food?

The red fox primarily feeds on small rodents like voles, mice, ground squirrels, hamsters, gerbils, woodchucks, pocket gophers and deer mice. Secondary prey species include birds leporids, porcupines, raccoons, opossums, reptiles, insects, other invertebrates and flotsam (marine mammals, fish and echinoderms). On very rare occasions, foxes may attack young or small ungulates. Red foxes readily eat plant material, and in some areas fruit can amount to 100% of their diet in autumn. Commonly consumed fruits include blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, persimmons, mulberries, apples, plums, grapes, and acorns. Other plant material includes grasses, sedges and tubers.

Are foxes in the canine or feline family?

Yes, the Canidae family consists of domesticated dogs, coyotes, foxes, jackals, and wolves.

How does the size of a fox's ear help it maintain body temperature?

The larger their ear is, the more heat will escape their body and they'll become cooler. A desert fox lives in hot climates, so it has large ears. An arctic fox has small ears, so it would have less heat escaping its body.

How many times does a fox eat a day?

practically anytime, but mostly at night because they are nocturnal animals.

What vegetables do foxes eat?

Foxes don't really eat plants, however they may feed on berries.

How do kit foxes adapt to their habitat?

during the day it seeks shelter from the heat in an underground burrow or den.

Do fennec foxes live in France?

i am pretty sure they are, if you want to be sure, check if theres a breeder around, and check with them

Do fox make funny noises?

Yes the do. I live in Sandy Hook,CT 06482. Every night a white fox screams out in the night. I have turned on my backyard lights to see him or her making a very loud sound. I will try to film this and post it at a later date.

How many breeds of fox are there?

Twelve species belong to the monophyletic group of Vulpes genus of "true foxes". Approximately another 25 current or extinct species are always or sometimes called foxes. For a complete list click on this link.

What animal eats the kit fox?

they eat everything a normal fox does like berries,nuts and rabbits

Do foxes live in swamps?

Foxes, especially red foxes, live in a variety of habitats, including wetlands and deserts.

How do I keep foxes from my fish in a pond?

If they can get at them, they will. Absolutely. A fox eats rodents, insects, worms, fruit, fish, birds, eggs, and all other kinds of small animals. Fish in a pond? That's dinner to these critters.

What do red fox cub's eat?

During the mating season, fox adults have baby foxes that live and grow up to be like their parents, so because of this, the fox species eat meat from smaller animals such as rabbits, rats, and sometimes bigger animals if they get lucky, like zebra and deer after the lions enjoy and become completely full enough. Mainly they eat meat because they are unlikely to be vegetarians.

How many orphans are adopted each year?

it is estimated by anonymous sources that between 1 and 2 million orphans are adopted each year

Is it normal for a fox to be hanging out around homes?

No it probably means they are hungry or where driven out of their homes. Do not under any circumstance feed it. Call the local humane society or any place that handles wild animals so they can remove the animal and it doesnt get hurt.