Foxes are an amazing species that are known for their hunting abilities, such as their amazing hearing and swift speed. They are similar to many common household pets, such as cats and dogs, making them even more lovable. Here are 21 fun facts about foxes that will make these amazing creatures seem even more fascinating!
- The red fox is the most common fox type.
- There are over 30 species and subspecies of fox.
- Foxes use their dens for mating, and do not usually sleep in them.
- Foxes use their tails to signal and communicate.
- Red foxes can be a range of colours, including orange, silver, block and red.
- Desert foxes have been known to eat scorpions.
- Some states in America allow foxes to be pets, but they are very hard to take care of.
- The grey fox can climb trees.
- Foxes in captivity live up to 14 years old.
- Their pupils are vertical instead of round.
- They are not related to cats.
- Foxes in the wild rarely live past 2 years old.
- They are related to dogs.
- Foxes hunt by jumping, they pounce from high above and fall down hard on their prey.
- Foxes can live in a variety of habitats but are mainly distributed in the northern hemisphere, especially in America, Europe and Asia.
- Foxes are amazing parents and they take time in rearing their young.
- Foxes are super fast animals, and they can reach speeds of 50km per hour.
- A baby fox is called a cub.
- The fox is a distant relative of the wolf.
- A female fox is called a Vixen.
- Foxes have amazing hearing and can hear a ticking clock from 40 yards away.
