Fox
Description
Perhaps the most well known is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with it's upright triangular ears, flattened skull, thin, slightly upturned snout and long bushy tail. Foxes have made numerous appearances in human culture because they are found all over the Earth and are famous for their cunning which led to numerous references in folklore such as the phrase, "Clever like a fox".
The appearance of different fox species has evolved to adapt to different climates and habitats. The Fennec Fox and Kit Fox, for example, have adapted to life in the desert and have long ears and very short fur whereas the Arctic Fox has tiny ears and a thick coat of white fur for camouflage and insulation against frigid temperatures. The Red Fox has an orange red coat with a tail that is tipped with white fur. Dull gray fur on its chest and stomach extends down the inner sides of the legs which are capped with black fur.
Diet
Fox Management
The domestication of foxes has been attempted in the former Soviet Union and Russia using the silver variety of the Red Fox. Researchers used selective breeding to try and eliminate unwanted characteristics with some degree of success. Over 50 years, the successive generations of foxes lost their instinctual fear of humans and became more tame, would whimper for human attention and began barking and wagging their tails. Their coats also changed from straightened fur to curly and mottled much like domestic dogs today.
Fox Trapping and Relocation
How to Trap a Fox
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