Fox Facts
How many species of foxes are there worldwide?
12
In Japanese folklore, what is the magical ability often attributed to foxes?
shape-shifting
In the animated movie "Zootopia," what is the name of the fox character?
Nick Wilde
True or False: Do foxes like Earthworms
(True) earthworms
What is the name of the star constellation that is often referred to as "The Fox"?
Vulpecula
What is a group of foxes called?
What famous medieval collection of stories includes tales of trickster foxes?
Reynard the Fox
In the book "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl, what is Mr. Fox's job?
stealing food from farmers
Name 1 kind of animal a fox would eat
How many main stars make up the Fox constellation?
Around 7
True or false: Foxes are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals.
True
According to Aesop's Fables, what lesson do we learn from "The Fox and the Grapes"?
sour grapes
What is the name of the fox in the classic fable "The Little Prince"?
The fox
What do you think a fox eats? (Name 1)
frogs
Which ancient civilization associated the constellation Vulpecula with a fox?
Romans
How fast can a fox run?
30 miles per hour.
In Native American folklore, which tribe believes the fox is a creator and a trickster god?
the Hopi
In the movie "The Fox and the Hound," what is the fox's name?
Tod
rodents
In the night sky, Vulpecula is located near another bird-related constellation. What is the name of that constellation?
Cygnus (The Swan)
Why do foxes have vertical slit pupils in their eyes?
to help them see better in low light.
What country considers the fox a symbol of cleverness and cunning in their folklore?
China
Which famous detective series features a fox named Basil?
The Great Mouse detective
What kind of bird does a fox eat? (Tricky Question name 1)
carrion(bird)
True or false: Vulpecula is one of the 88 modern constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
True