Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
An adaptable wild canid with an orange-red coat.
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- Group
- Canid
- Coat
- Orange to red
- Habitat
- Mixed landscapes
The red fox is a small wild canid with an orange or red coat. According to North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, it lives in a mix of habitats and eats animals such as rodents and rabbits.
Typical traits
- Orange to red coat
- Pointed muzzle and upright ears
- Long, bushy tail
Could be confused with
- Gray fox (grayer coat)
- Coyote (larger, longer legs)
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