Definition of red fox
: a usually orange-red to reddish-brown Holarctic fox (Vulpes vulpes) that has a white-tipped tail — compare silver fox
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Wild animals are rarely seen — only red foxes and minks are native to Iceland.
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Fish and Game's red fox fact sheet states that their diet includes small mammals, birds and bird eggs, vegetation and carrion.
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Bouncing Back Eastern bettongs once roamed across southeastern Australia, but the introduction of red foxes and feral cats drove them to extinction on the mainland about a century ago.
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In one particularly striking example from 16,000 years ago in Jordan, archaeologists discovered the skull of a red fox buried next to the remains of a woman on top of a layer of red ochre, a pigment of special value and ritual significance.
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But the 3½-week-old red fox kit was found alone last week in the middle of a busy street on Milwaukee's southwest side suffering from hypothermia, dehydration, mange and an upper respiratory infection.
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Along with rabbits, Australia is trying to fend off red foxes (imported for hunting), feral cats (once kept as pets), carp (brought in for fish farms) and even camels (used for traversing the desert).
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To understand the implication for humans, Drake also wanted to see coyotes’ behavior towards competitors, like the red fox.
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Keep your eyes peeled for stealthier species, such as bobcats, mountain lions, and even elusive red foxes.
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1742
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