Red fox  (Vulpes vulpes)

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Description

The size of a small dog, the red fox is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy tail, which is often tipped with white (3). The fur is variable in colour (3), but is usually reddish-brown to flame-red above and white to black below (4); the lower limbs and the back of the ears are often black (3).

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