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    Fox - Wikipedia

    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 … See more

    The word fox comes from Old English and derives from Proto-Germanic *fuhsaz. This in turn derives from Proto-Indo-European *puḱ- "thick-haired, … See more

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    Foxes are generally smaller than some other members of the family Canidae such as wolves and jackals, while they may be larger than some … See more

    Several fox species are endangered in their native environments. Pressures placed on foxes include habitat loss and being hunted for … See more

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    Within the Canidae, the results of DNA analysis shows several phylogenetic divisions:
    • The fox-like canids, which include the kit fox (Vulpes velox), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), Cape fox (Vulpes chama), Arctic fox (Vulpes … See more

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    Foxes are often considered pests or nuisance creatures for their opportunistic attacks on poultry and other small livestock. Fox attacks on humans are not common. Many foxes … See more

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  9. Red fox - Wikipedia

    The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere including most of North America, Europe and …

  10. Red fox | Diet, Behavior, & Adaptations | Britannica

    Oct 25, 2024 · red fox, (Vulpes vulpes), species of fox (family Canidae) found throughout Europe, temperate Asia, northern Africa, and North America. It has the largest natural distribution of any land mammal except human beings.

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