We know how much
you guys love foxes, so we thought we’d introduce you some of the most
beautiful and striking types of foxes out there so you’d know which type
is your favorite!
The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is what
usually comes to mind when you hear the word “fox,” which makes sense
since it can be found throughout the Northern hemisphere. But this
diverse and adaptive genus has species all over the world, all of which
are especially adapted to thrive in their environments.
If you love foxes and think they look
better in the wild than they do around someone’s neck, then you’ll
definitely love seeing all of these foxes in their natural element!
Fennec Fox
Image credits: Francisco Mingorance
Fennec foxes, native to North Africa and the Sahara desert, are
distinguished by their large ears, which serve to dissipate their body
heat. These ears give them such good hearing that they can even hear
their prey moving under the sand. Their cream-colored fur helps them
deflect heat during the day and stay warm at night. (Image credits: animalgalleries.org)
Red Fox
Image credits: Roeselien Raimond
Image credits: Kai Fagerström
Image credits: Wenda Atkin
The red fox is the largest, most wide-spread and, as a result, the
most diverse species of all the foxes. They can be found throughout the
Northern Hemisphere and in Australia as well. They are very agile
hunters and have been known to jump over 2m tall fences. (Image
credits: Roeselien Raimond)
Marble Fox
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The “arctic marble fox,” also a member of the red fox species, is not
a naturally occurring coloration – it was bred for its fur by humans.
(Image credits: Ewald Mario)
Gray Fox
(Image credits: Variegated Vibes)
The gray fox, which lives throughout North America, is distinguished
by its “salt-and-pepper” upper coat and black-tipped tail. This fox is
one of the only canids capable of climbing trees. (Image credits: John Pane)
Silver Fox
Image credits: Shelley Evans
The silver fox is actually the same species as the red fox – they
simply have different pigmentation variations. The silver fox was, at on
time, one of the most valuable fur foxes that could be found. They are
still bred and farmed for their fur. (Image credits: Matt Knoth)
Arctic Fox
Image credits: Daniel Parent
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Image credits: Einar Gudmann
Image credits: William Doran
The arctic fox can be found throughout the Arctic Circle. Their thick
fur keeps them from shivering in temperatures as low as -70 degrees
Celsius (-94 Fahrenheit). These foxes have relatively short legs and
snouts, which helps keep their surface area down and retain heat. (Image
credits: Cecilie Sonsteby)
Cross Fox
Image credits: Ben Andrew
The cross fox is yet another color variant of the red fox. It is most common in North America. (Image credits: Ben Andrew)
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