Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

* Family: Canidae,

* Subfamily: Caninae,

* Tribe: Vulpini,

* Genus: Vulpes,

* Species: V. vulpes,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 2 to 4 years,

* Size: Head and body, 18 to 33.75 in (46 to 86 cm); Tail, 12 to 21.75 in (30.5 to 55.5 cm),

* Weight: 6.5 to 24 lbs (3 to 11 kg),

** Red foxes live around the world in many diverse habitats including forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. They also adapt well to human environments such as farms, suburban areas, and even large communities. The red fox's resourcefulness has earned it a legendary reputation for intelligence and cunning.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Fox