Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

The sight of a handsome Red Fox against a new fallen snow on a bright winter day will stay with you forever. These foxes are indeed sly, for such a sight is uncommon, even though their tracks reveal their presence almost everywhere. They eat a variety of foods but mainly live on rabbits and voles in winter, shifting to fruits and insects in summer.

Look For : A rusty-red fox with black legs and a bushy long tail tipped in white. Some Red Foxes are black, silver, or a red- and-black mix.

Length : Body about 24" long, tail 14-17" long; 8-15 lb.

Habitat : Woodlands, hay fields, brushy areas, pastures, and parks.

Range : Throughout most of Canada and U.S., except for much of western U.S.