• Key Information

  • Foxes

  • Species
    25 species
  • Diet
    Omnivorous
  • Length (Red fox)
    Up to 35 in body, 22 in tail
  • Height (Red fox)
    Up to 20 in
  • Weight
    1.5 lb to 19 lb
  • Lifespan
    1 to 5 years in the wild, up to 15 years in captivity
  • Classification
    Mammalia > Canidae > Caninae
  • Conservation Status
    Various, some endangered
  • Habitat
    Most climates and habitats
  • Learning Point
  • The Fox is an intelligent animal, able to adapt to a variety of habitats. They are found in many places on earth, including the arctic areas and deserts.
  • Project
  • Draw a family of foxes in their den.
  • Location
  • Places
    Worldwide.
  • Fun Facts
  • The largest species of fox is the red fox, and they are capable of jumping over 6 ft 7 in fences and are able to swim very well.
  • Though they are similar sizes to dogs, many foxes have a lighter build and don't weight as much.
  • The largest red fox on record in Great Britain was a 38 lb, 4 ft 7 in long male in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • The tail of a fox is called a "brush".
  • The grey fox is one of only two species of canines that climb trees regularly, the other being the racoon dog.