Red Fox

The red fox is a versatile medium-sized canid known for sharp hearing, adaptable diet, and success in habitats ranging from remote countryside to cities.

• Uses acute hearing to pinpoint prey under vegetation or snow
• Adjusts diet quickly from rodents to fruit, carrion, and insects
• Travels regular routes between cover, resting sites, and feeding patches

Habitat: Farmland, woodland edge, suburban green space, steppe, moor, and open country with cover.

Native range: Widespread across North America, Europe, Asia, and introduced in Australia.

Red Fox leans heavily toward animal prey but can be opportunistic when needed. Canids often balance endurance, cooperation, and local food availability.

• Mammals and other vertebrate prey
• Smaller animals that are easier to catch
• Occasional scavenged food depending on context

Pack behavior, territory size, and competition shape how much energy a canid spends to secure food.

Rarity: Relatively common · 23/100. Red foxes remain common across huge areas because they exploit varied prey and human-altered landscapes effectively.

• Observe quietly at dawn or dusk instead of approaching den sites.
• Do not feed urban foxes, which pushes them into risky human dependence.