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Animal
Questions
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Animal
Information
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Description
- What
does the animal look like?
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The fox has large ears and a long, bushy tail and are
many different colors from white, red, to mixed
colors.
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How
big does this animal get?
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The common fox is about 2 ft long. their tail is1.3 ft
long.
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When
full grown how much does this animal
weigh?
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The average fox weighs around 25-45 lb.
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Where
does this animal live?
Habitat
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Their dens (homes) are burrows underground. It lives
in many different habitats, including forests, deserts,
scrub, plains, grasslands, and Arctic snow. They often
form their dens in sandy soils on open prairies. The fox
can be found in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and
South America.
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What
does this animal eat?
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The fox will eat all types of animals from worms to
rabbits, scavenge for food, and also eat berries.
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Where
does this animal get their food?
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They are nocturnal; they hunt mostly at night. The
hunt in the areas of their habitat.
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How
long does this animal live?
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Swift foxes usually live between 3 and 6 years in the
wild, but may live up to 14 years in captivity.
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How
does this animal move?
Fast/slow
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The swift fox can reach speeds of over 30 miles per
hour.
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Predators
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Man - 3.4 million foxes are killed every year for
their skins.
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Other
Information
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A group of foxes is called a skulk or a leash.
The swift fox is an endangered species.
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