How long are Foxes life span?
2-4 years
____ _____ can retract their claws like cats do
Gray foxes can retract their claws like cats do
True or False? Great horned owls prey on foxes
False. Some foxes may actually prey on young great horned owls!
Is the Dusicyon Avus a type of fox?
yes
How many bones do foxes have?
170 (approx.)
Foxes are generally ________ animals; unlike wolves, they prefer to hunt alone
Foxes are generally solitary animals; unlike wolves, they prefer to hunt alone
True or False? Cougars hunt foxes
True
True or False? The Pale Fox is just another name for an arctic fox
True.
Foxes are part of the dog family also know as the ______ family
Foxes are part of the dog family also know as the Canidae family
What are two different ways to call a group of foxes?
a skulk or a leash
Do Coyotes hunt foxes?
Yes, they do
True or False? The Ethiopian Wolf is a kind of wolf
False
How much do Fennec Foxes weigh?
1.5 - 3.5 lbs
What is a female fox called?
a Vixen
Another threat to foxes are ______, who hunt them and destroy their _______ ________.
Another threat to foxes are humans, who hunt them and destroy their natural habitats.
True or False? The Darwin's Fox is the most endangered kind of fox living today
False. The most endangered fox species is the Sierra Nevada Red Fox with estimated only 50 left
How long of a viewing angle do foxes have?
200 degrees
Foxes dig __________ dens to take care of their kits and hide from predators
Foxes dig underground dens to take care of their kits and hide from predators
List 4 main fox predators in order
Here are all of them in order:
Eagles
Wolves
Mountain Lions
Leopards
Wolverines
Humans
Bears
Describe a Fennec Fox.
They are the smallest kind of fox, they have big ears, most, kinds of Fennec Fox fur color is a reddish cream to light fawn to almost white