RED FOX Gus Di Sciullo CLASSIFICATION The classification

RED FOX Gus Di. Sciullo

CLASSIFICATION • The classification of a red fox is a mammal. • One category a red fox is in is Carnivores.

I CHOSE THE RED FOX BECAUSE… • I chose to study the red fox because I've seen one • I knew because it was red with a bit of white.

WHERE IT LIVES • You can find red foxes in England. • A red fox lives in the continent of north America. • The temperate climate their habitats are in are grassland's, forests and mountains.

LIFE SPAN AND LIFE CYCLE • Red foxes are dependent on their parents until they are five to six weeks old. • After that, red fox babies hunt on their own. Interesting fact: Red foxes can live up to 15 years in captivity (zoos or wildlife centers) but only 18 months to two years in the wild.

ADAPTATIONS • The most important adaptation for a red fox is its fur. • It keeps them warm in cold climates. • Its fur helps it blend in so predators can not eat them. • The fur camouflages it so it can pounce on its prey.

FOXES AS PETS • Foxes could be domesticated into pets. • The breeders need to find the pups with not as big teeth as wolves and bears. • They let only the pups with small teeth make more pups. • When the teeth are small enough, they can be adopted as pets. • This is happening in Siberia.

Fun Facts • They are nocturnal. • They mark their area more then one time a minute. 70 times an hour. • They jump into the snow and try to find prey. • What does the fox say?