The maximum longevity of a red fox was 21 years, although the average is 11 to 13 years.
The red fox is the most widely distributed terrestrial carnivore in the world. It can be found from North America to Eurasia and parts of North Africa.
An adult fox weighs just over 9 pounds.
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Although the red fox is hunted for sport in some parts (especially England), it is not considered an animal that is in danger of disappearing.
A female matures sexually 304 days after birth.
The gestation period of a female is 52 days, at the end of which she has a litter of about 5 puppies.
One of the reasons why the fox is widely distributed in the world is that it is an astute and intelligent animal, easily adaptable to urban environments as wild.
Foxes are essentially nocturnal animals and are the smallest member of the canine family.
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Of all the fox species, the red fox is the most abundant, which is a little larger than a domestic cat.
Foxes are known to have characteristics of both felines and dogs. While more closely related to dogs, foxes have feline features such as vertical irises in the eyes and retractable claws. They are also excellent tree climbers and play with their prey before killing them, as a cat does.
The fox is considered a sacred animal in Japan.
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