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'''Foxes''' are [https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/omnivores/ omnivorous animals] of the [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7151911/ Canidae] family that range in size from tiny to medium. They feature a flattened cranium with erect, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned nose, and a long, bushy tail (''[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foxtail brush]''). | '''Foxes''' are [https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/omnivores/ omnivorous animals] of the [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7151911/ Canidae] family that range in size from tiny to medium. They feature a flattened cranium with erect, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned nose, and a long, bushy tail (''[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foxtail brush]''). | ||
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Revision as of 11:36, 17 November 2024
Welcome to the wiki about foxes!
This is maintained by various people from the Fox World Discord server, but anyone can edit and suggest changes, including you.
Introduction
Foxes are omnivorous animals of the Canidae family that range in size from tiny to medium. They feature a flattened cranium with erect, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned nose, and a long, bushy tail (brush).
| Scientific Classification |
| Domain: Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Order: Carnivora |
| Family: Canidae |
| Subfamily: Caninae |
Red foxes are incredibly widespread mammals in the fox family. They are the largest member of the true fox, or taxonomical genus Vulpes. Other true foxes include the Arctic fox, fennec fox, Bengal fox, and more.
| Common Name: Red Fox |
| Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes |
| Type: Mammals |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Average Life Span In The Wild: 2 to 4 years |
| Size: Head and body: 18 to 33.75 inches; *tail: 12 to 21.75 inches |
| Weight: 6.5 to 24 pounds |