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red fox
mammal
Also known as: Vulpes vulpes, common fox
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Animals & Nature
- Also called:
- common fox
- Related Topics:
- silver fox
- Samson fox
- black fox
- cross fox
- New World red fox
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. First introduced to Australia in the 19th century, it has since established itself throughout much of the continent. Widely held as a symbol of animal cunning, the red fox is the subject of considerable folklore. In addition, red foxes are hunted for sport and for their fur and are raised commercially for pelts. Red foxes are generally about 90–105 cm (36–42 inches) long—about 35–40 cm (14–16 inches) of ...(100 of 740 words)