Red Fox Facts For Kids | Red Fox Habitat & Diet

Did you know not all “Red foxes” are red? Red fox is just the common name of the species Vulpes vulpes”. In the wild Red Foxes come in a few colors. Red, Silver, “cross” (which is a mix of red and silver),and white (which is either albino or leucistic). Red Foxes in captivity come in DOZENS of different colors. These unnatural colors are a result of selective breeding, mutations, and inbreeding. The colors happen because of recessive or “hidden” genes in the foxes as well as random mutations of

Studies have identified 12 different sounds made by a red fox. Would you recognize this one? The bark is used to communicate and let a parent or siblings know where they are. While she heals in quarantine she has a warm bed, a heartbeat stuffy, and a variety of foods and water. Even though she is vocalizing, she still is trying to cover food she has hidden for later. 🦊🐾❤️ #millstonewildlife #nhwildlife #wildlife #animals #wildliferehabilitation #windhamnh #nhrehabilitation #nhanimals #wildlife