Fox

The fox, a common and adaptable wild animal, plays an important role in the ecosystem as both predator and prey. This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the fox's biology and ecology and highlights the importance of protecting its habitats and living peacefully with humans.

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Profile: Fox

  • Scientific classification

    • Class: Mammalia (mammals)
    • Order: Carnivora (predators)
    • Family: Canidae (dogs)
    • Genus: Vulpes
    • Species: V. vulpes (red fox)

  • Physical characteristics

    • Size: Body length of 45-90 cm
    • Shoulder height: 35-50 cm
    • Weight: 3-14 kg, depending on gender and region
    • Special features: Slender build with bushy tail, pointed snout and large ears; fur in various shades of red and brown, often with a white chest and belly.

  • Habitat and distribution

    • Common regions: Europe, Asia, North America, North Africa
    • Habitat: Diverse, from forests to fields and meadows to urban areas; adaptable and often found near human settlements.

  • Nutrition

    • Diet: Omnivorous with a predominance of meat
    • Typical food: small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, berries, carrion, occasionally human waste.

  • Reproduction and lifestyle

    • Mating season: winter to spring
    • Gestation period: Approx. 52 days
    • Litter size: 3-6 young per litter
    • Brood care: Females raise the young alone
    • Social structure: Mostly solitary, outside of the mating season.

  • Lifespan and protection status

    • Life expectancy: Up to 8 years in the wild
    • Endangered status: Not threatened, but hunting, traffic accidents and habitat loss can affect local populations.
    • Conservation measures: protection and preservation of habitats, regulation of hunting, promotion of peaceful coexistence with humans.