Artic Foxes
tundra, costal area- icy cold enviornments
Where do fennec foxes live?
North Africa, throughout the Sahara Desert and east to Sinai and Arabia. They prefer sandy deserts and arid regions with desert grasses or scrub vegetation.
What are female red foxes called?
Can gray foxes climb trees?
yes
Does their fur color change? why?
Are fennec foxes awake during the day or at night? why?
Fennec foxes are mostly nocturnal animals. They spend most of the day in an underground burrow avoiding the desert heat. They emerge from their dens at dusk to begin the search for food.
What is their home called?
Den
How can you tell if a fox is a male or female?
Females are smaller than male foxes.
How do they stay warm?
Their muzzle, ears, and legs are short, which also conserves heat.
to listen for sounds of prey in the sand. The ears also help dispel body heat to keep the fox cool.
Name for a baby fox?
kits
How are they able to be out in the cold?
Arctic foxes have thick fur on their paws, which allows them to walk on both snow and ice.
How much does the fennec fox weigh?
Under 3 pounds.
How fast can a red fox run?
Red foxes can run up to 48mph
What do artic foxes eat?
Arctic foxes are omnivorous, and sometimes eat berries, eggs, and scavenged remains of other animals
What is the main predator of a fennec fox?
Humans :(
A group of foxes is called?
skulk