Red fox  (Vulpes vulpes)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Biology

The red fox is typically active at dusk (crepuscular) or at night (nocturnal), but is often active in the day in more undisturbed areas (3). The diet is extremely broad, and includes small mammals, many invertebrates, and birds, as well as fruit, carrion (3) and items scavenged from dustbins, bird tables and compost heaps (2).

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