Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Wildlife Explorer collectible · Fox
🦊 Discover the Fox
The red fox is one of Europe's most adaptable predators. It lives in forests, dunes, polders, and even on the outskirts of towns and villages.
🔎 At a glance
- Habitat: Europe and large parts of Asia and North America
- Activity: mainly around dusk and at night
- Diet: small animals, insects, fruit, and other available food sources
- Characteristic: reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
🌿 Where does it live?
Foxes adapt easily. Where food, shelter, and peace are available, they can live surprisingly well alongside humans.
🍎 What does it eat?
The fox is an opportunistic omnivore. Its diet includes small mammals, birds, insects, worms, and fruit.
🌙 How it lives
Foxes are often active during dusk and at night. They typically live alone and use scent, sound, and body language to exchange information.
💡 Did you know?
- Foxes are highly adaptable to different habitats.
- Their hearing helps them track small prey.
- Their bushy tail aids in balance and communication.
- Urban areas can also be suitable habitats.
🌿 Threats & protection
Traffic, habitat loss, and conflicts with humans can pose local risks. We help wild foxes primarily by giving them space and peace, and by not making wild animals dependent on feeding.
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