There are dozens of species of canids commonly known as "fox". Some are considered "true" foxes while others are classified in other groups. These animals are cat-like in their shape with pointy ears and whiskers but also in their abilities because they can see well in the dark and some even climb trees! This is why foxes have been named the most cat-like canids. Foxes are found throughout the world and while many are nocturnal some move around during the day. Foxes are generalists who make use of a variety of habitats as well as different food types.
Scientific Name: "True" Foxes - Genus: Vulpes
Range: every continent except Antartcia
Size: fennec fox (smallest) three pounds (1.36kg); red fox (largest) 30+ pounds (13.6+kg)
Diet: rodents, reptiles, birds, insects, eggs, plants, and fruits
Lifespan: 10-15 years on average in the wild
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Tanuki, or raccoon dogs, are the other tree climbing canids. ;)
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