Foxes are small-to-medium-sized omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull; upright, triangular ears; a pointed, slightly upturned snout; and a long, bushy tail ("brush"). Twelve species belong to the monophyletic "true fox" group of genus Vulpes. Another 25 current or extinct species are sometimes called foxes – they are part of the ...
Fox, any of various members of the dog family resembling small to medium-sized bushy-tailed dogs with long fur, pointed ears, and a narrow snout. In a restricted sense, the name refers to the 10 or so species classified as ‘true’ foxes (genus Vulpes), especially the red, or common, fox (V. vulpes).
Learn about the different types of foxes, how they look, where and how long they live, what they eat, adaptations, interesting facts, pictures, and more.
Foxes are mostly solitary predators and distant relatives of wolves and dogs. Many have a distinctive bushy tail and bright russet coat – but they also come in grey, white, sand and brown colourings. They have sharp teeth and can be dangerous to humans if approached. Their wide and varied diet has made them very successful in both cities and the countryside.
Learn about each fox's unique appearance, habitat, diet, and moreThere are 12 species of "true" foxes in the Vulpes genus—but a number of canids (animals related to dogs, wolves, jackals, coyotes, and foxes) are called foxes, too! We're...
Foxes are small to mid-sized members of the dog family known for their bushy tails, omnivorous diet and usually nocturnal lifestyle. These fascinating animals are found on all continents except Antarctica (although they are not native to Australia), and in habitats ranging from the Arctic to the Sahara Desert. This page contains interesting fox facts, and a list of different types of foxes ...