What kind of animal is a fox? We will introduce, disseminate and explain information about its characteristics, ecology and habitat on this page. There is probably no one who doesn’t know about foxes. Foxes live on most continents, so they have a fairly wide distribution, but some subspecies are designated as endangered species and are in a dangerous situation.
What is a fox? About basic status
A fox is an animal in the genus Fox, in the order Carnivora of the class Mammalia and the subfamily Canidae. There are considerable differences in physique depending on the subspecies or the same division. The body length is 30-70cm and the weight is 2-10kg. The list of information is as follows.
| Japanese（和名） | キツネ |
| English（英名） | Fox |
| scientific name(学名) | Vulpes |
| classification（分類） | Mammalia、Carnivora、 Canidae、Caninae 哺乳綱、食肉目、イヌ科、イヌ亜科 |
| IUCN Status(保全状況) | ENDANGERED |
| Length（体長） | 30～70cm |
| Weight（体重） | 2～10kg |
About classification
The following subspecies of fox exist: This is a quote from Wikipedia. By the way, subspecies that are already extinct have also been confirmed.
- アカギツネ red fox、Vulpes vulpes
- アフガニスタンキツネ (ブランフォードギツネ) Blanford’s fox、Vulpes cana
- オグロスナギツネ pale fox、Vulpes pallida
- オジロスナギツネ Rueppel’s fox、Vulpes rueppelli
- ケープギツネ Cape fox、Vulpes chama
- コサックギツネ corsac fox、Vulpes corsac
- スウィフトギツネ swift fox、Vulpes velox
- チベットスナギツネ Tibetan fox、Vulpes ferrilata
- キットギツネ kit fox、Vulpes macrotis
- ベンガルギツネ Bengal fox、Vulpes bengalensis
- フェネック (フェネックギツネ) fennec、Vulpes zerda (Fennecus zerda)
- ホッキョクギツネ arctic fox、Vulpes lagopus (Alopex lagopus)
- オオミミギツネ bat-eared fox、Otocyon megalotis
- カニクイキツネ属（カニクイイヌ属） Cerdocyon
- カニクイキツネ（カニクイイヌ） crab-eating fox、Cerdocyon thous
- クルペオギツネ属 Lycalopex (Pseudalopex)
- クルペオギツネ (クルペオ) culpeo、Lycalopex culpaeus
- スジオイヌ hoary fox、Lycalopex vetulus
- セチュラギツネ Sechura fox、Lycalopex sechurae
- チコハイイロギツネ Argentine gray fox, chilla、Lycalopex griseus
- パンパスギツネ pampas fox, Azara’s dog、Lycalopex gymnocercus
- フォークランドキツネ属（フォークランドオオカミ属、アザライヌ属） Dusicyon
- フォークランドキツネ（フォークランドオオカミ） Falkland island fox、Dusicyon australis
- ハイイロギツネ属 Urocyon
- ハイイロギツネ gray fox、Urocyon cinereoargenteus
- シマハイイロギツネ island fox、Urocyon littoralis
About habitat
Foxes (silver foxes, Japanese foxes) are widely distributed throughout the world, including Japan (Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, etc.), North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. In Japan, they are often seen in places such as Honshu.
feature is? What kind of creature is it?
Foxes are unusual among canids because they live in small family units rather than in packs. Although it is said that they are not very social, they are often seen traveling in large families. They are mainly nocturnal and often live in forests, forests, and forests near villages. They have a keen sense of smell and hearing, and can run at an extremely fast speed of 70km/h.
What is your personality like?
Foxes are known to be agile and highly adaptable animals. However, they can be as capricious and unrestrained as cats. There are considerable individual differences between them. Many people mistake them for wolves because their ears look just like those of wolves. They are carnivorous and are constantly searching for and hunting prey such as chickens.
What is the ecology like?
Foxes are almost omnivorous, so they prey on small animals such as rabbits and mice, birds, insects, and fruits such as apples. They also eat food waste from outside the school, so they are highly adaptable. The breeding season varies depending on the subspecies, but it runs from December to February. They give birth around late March to April. They can give birth to 3-6 pups at a time. Their lifespan is said to be about 10 years.
Are there any natural enemies?
The natural enemy of foxes is humans. It is known that there are a very high number of cases of foxes being hit by cars and dying. They are often hit by cars, which are large and not seen in the wild, just like raccoon dogs.
Are foxes an endangered species?
Overall, the fox population is very stable. However, some subspecies are already listed as endangered. Mountain dogs and striped gray foxes have already been designated as such, and many collisions with cars occur every year and are a major cause of death. The main point of this division is whether the destruction of human habitats can be stopped.
Can foxes be kept as pets?
Foxes can be kept as pets. If you want to keep a fox as a pet, there are a few things you need to prepare beforehand. We recommend that you first observe them at a zoo or event. There are many types of foxes, including the red fox. The faces of the foxes vary depending on the type, so they may not be as you imagine.
big cage
Just like dogs, if you don’t want your pet to move around the house, a cage is essential. It’s a good idea to choose one that is spacious enough for your pet to move around in. Your pet will also leave feces, so it’s ideal to have a cage large enough to dispose of. Since your pet was originally a wild animal, if it cannot adapt, it will need to be returned to the wild.
toilet
Foxes rarely learn to use the toilet. The excrement is very smelly, so you must clean the toilet immediately after using it.
How should I feed it?
We recommend a balanced dog food or cat food for your fox. There is no problem with drinking tap water.
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