The fox refers to animals that adapt very well to a wide variety of climatic conditions. Therefore, in Africa, and in America, in Europe and in Asia - everywhere you can meet this predator. Only in Europe there are up to 15 subspecies of foxes that inhabit almost all geographical areas and differ in size and color.
Fox description
This is one of the most beautiful animals. The most common red fox. It differs from the rest of the genus in larger size and bright color.
In animals living in the northern regions, the coat is very saturated, almost red in color. In foxes living south, the color is much more modest. A fluffy tail with a white tip reaches 60 cm in length. On the flexible and sophisticated body of the fox is a neat head with a sharp muzzle and always alert big ears.
A description of a fox cannot be complete without a description of its hunting abilities. Paws play a big role here. Seemingly a little short in relation to the body, they are very strong and muscular. Thanks to such paws and a strong tail, the fox can make quite large jumps in pursuit of its prey. This feature of the fox allows it to not be inferior to other predators in vitality. The way the fox looks externally, and explains its famous hunting talents.
Where does the fox live
It is believed that the fox lives in a hole. In fact, this dwelling is used only for breeding and in rare cases as a shelter from danger, and the rest of the time foxes spend in a den located in an open place, in grass or in snow.
Burrows dig independently, usually on the slopes of ravines with sandy soil, but sometimes they also use dwellings belonging to other animals - marmots, badgers, and Arctic foxes. Nora necessarily has several inlets through which through underground tunnels you can get into the nest. The old fox has, as a rule, several holes where it can always take refuge in case of danger.
What does a fox eat?
The description of the fox characterizes her as a very adroit and magnificent hunter. The main prey of this predator are small animals - mice, hares, and sometimes reptiles. With pleasure catches a fox and fish, crayfish, and sometimes digs earthworms. The diet necessarily includes berries, fruits and other plant foods. In the summer, the fox can feed on insects, especially its young ones like to feast on various bugs, exterminating pests of agricultural plants in large numbers.
In winter, the main food is mouse-like rodents, the squeak of which a fox can hear for 100 m. Photos of a predator digging mice can be seen quite often. It is very interesting to hunt foxes for birds. They usually do this in pairs - one fox conducts distracting maneuvers, rolling on the ground, at this time the other catches gapeous birds. No wonder the fox in all folk tales personifies cunning and dexterity. Often in the snow you can see fox tracks that are difficult to confuse with anyone else's. The predator puts the hind legs exactly in the footprint from the front, forming an even chain. The site where the fox hunts has its borders and is carefully guarded from outsiders.
