The Red Fox

The red fox is a rusty red color with a whitish belly. This animal is about the same size as a dog. The ears on a red fox are prominent, which makes it look much different than a dog. The tail is bushy with a white tip. Other color varieties occur, including black, silver, and a cross phase in which a dark area crosses over the shoulders and down the middle of the back. The red fox prefers to roam near marshes and fields or along the edge of forests. It can also be found on farmland, prairies, and in woodlands. The red fox thrives in British Columbia.

The red fox has a great sense of smell, hearing, and sight. This makes it a great predator. It can track and catch prey quickly and easily. The fox is an omnivore, which means it eats both meat and plants. The fox feeds on berries, grasses, apples, birds, small animals, insects, and corn. The enemies of the red fox are the coyote, the lynx, and humans. Humans sometimes kill foxes if they appear on their property.

The red fox grows to about three-and-a-half feet long and weighs between 10 and 15 pounds. It has long legs and a body built for speed. It has a long nose, erect ears, and narrow eyes. The red fox is most active at night. It may spend more time awake during the day in winter because food is scarce then.