They may not be exactly related to each other, but foxes behave a lot like cats. They hunt for their prey in the same still (pouncing on them) and are very active post sunset. Like cats, they are expert at climbing up trees.
Foxes can detect the earth’s magnetic north and often use this as a marker when hunting prey. When their prey falls into this shadow as they see it, foxes generally know it’s time for dinner.
It’s not a mystery if such a small animal can fast. Foxes have clocked in a speed of 65kmph. Do not try to outrun them, it definitely isn’t easy.
Like most people with children, foxes are extremely protective of their young ones. Daddy Fox usually gets food for his young ones while Mommy Fox takes care of their well-being.
Despite their well-nurtured start, foxes are lone rangers. If you have only seen them go solo, you aren’t wrong, they rarely are seen in a group.
If you grew up hearing stories about the clever fox, chances are that your parents and grandparents heard the same stories when they were young. Foxes have had a legendary role in a lot of our childhood stories.
Most animals make the same noise every time but the clever fox has found a way to communicate better. It makes a range of sounds according to its moods. Maybe the next time we should listen better and try to understand what they are saying.
We mean really cold. The foxes living in the northern hemisphere close to the North Pole can survive even in -70 degrees Celsius. Their pure white fur also helps them to camouflage in the snow.
They usually breed from January to March, and Mommy Fox uses leaves to make their burrow comfortable for her young ones.
Many foxes survive in cityscapes where prey is not easy to find. They are known to survive on wild berries, and even spiders and small birds if need be.
Baby foxes are born blind, which is why their mothers are extremely protective about them. They gain their vision around 9-10 days after their birth.
If you have seen a lot of foxes, there is a high chance that they all were red foxes. Besides red, there are gray and white Arctic foxes.
Often called sly and clever, foxes are a species that is much more than that. Their smartness has been known to humans for generations. No wonder that they have been a part of all our childhood stories about the wilderness. However, the fox is also a highly under-appreciated animal. Here are some facts about foxes that will make you see them differently.
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