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Fox

Two red foxes
Two red foxes
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A cunning, dog-like mammal with a bushy tail, common in both rural and urban areas.

How to identify:

Look for its reddish-brown fur, long bushy tail (brush) with a white tip, and pointed muzzle.

💡 Fun Facts

  • Foxes have amazing hearing and can hear a mouse squeak from 100 metres away.
  • They use their bushy tail as a warm cover in cold weather and as a signal to communicate with other foxes.
  • They are skilled hunters with a varied diet, eating everything from rabbits and rodents to fruit and discarded takeaways.