Adaptations
Large ears help locate small prey, and a bushy tail aids balance and warmth. Its flexible diet can include rodents, insects, fruit, eggs, and food found around human settlements.
Behavior and daily life
The red fox is a highly adaptable canid found across a wider natural range than most other land carnivores. It can live near forests, farms, coasts, mountains, and densely populated towns.
Conservation
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Conservation conditions vary across the species range. Follow the linked background reference for the latest assessment and regional guidance.
A red fox can use Earth's magnetic field as one cue when judging a pounce.
