Red Fox Scientific Name

Red foxes are the largest species of true foxes in the world. They belong to the order Carnivora and family Canidae. This means that red foxes are related to wolves and domestic dogs. Red foxes have a wide distribution – with populations extending the entire length of Northern Hemisphere – from North America and Europe to Asia.

It is an opportunistic predator and generally thrives near human settlements. Red foxes are also introduced to other places, such as Australia, where it is considered an invasive species – causing ecological damage as it is a threat to many native birds and mammals. The diet of this species includes birds, rabbits, and small reptiles.

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