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Habitat The red fox lives in temperate climates biomes to scrubland forests.

Scientific Name Vulpes Vulpes Range Red foxes are found almost every where on land they are in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Physical characteristics The red fox are a brown rustic color with a white underbelly and distinctive white tipped tail. They have black ear tips and legs. Have bushy tails.Also eyes have distinctive gold yellow eyes w vertical slit pupils.

Diet The red fox are omnivores they eat : meat such as earthworms, insects, mollusks, mice, rabbits, birds, eggs etc. Plants: plums, apples, blackberries etc.

Behavior and Adaptation If a red fox catches more food than needed it will bury the food for later. The red fox has a tendency to become nocturnal where humans are and bright lights. In the winter the red fox will team up with another but in winter will go alone.

Reproduction The red fox has internal reproduction with 5-13 cubs. It is believed that foxes mate for life. The male will get food for the female and the female will provide food for the cubs. Relationship 2 Humans We use to use the red fox fur it is very beautiful and soft. It was a very valuable thing of trade. And today the red fox helps keep unwanted animals away from crops

Status The red fox is not endangered it is ranked least common.

Other Info The red fox unlike its canine relatives does not have the face muscles to bare teeth when angry or at any other time. Also in stories the red fox is shown as a sly villainous character but that is only based on their appearance.

Sources
 * Wikipedia
 * Wild Animals of North America