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RED FOX Fine art print
I have always loved red foxes. Their coats are simply stunning. As I was in search of a reference photo, this guy just pulled me right in. What is he watching, has he just hunted and that is why he is resting. So many possible narratives! I also wanted this guy to have an impact so the original is 11×17 inches. This larger size allowed me to get all those lovely fur details in. I have a second red fox waiting to be drawn to accompany this little guy. Hopefully soon I will get round to it.
Here are some interesting Facts about Red Foxes!
- A group of foxes is called a skulk or leash
- Foxes have whiskers on their legs and face, which help them to navigate
- A male is called a ‘dog fox’ while a female is called a ‘vixen’
- Foxes dig underground dens where they take care of their kits and hide from predators
- Grey foxes can retract their claws like cats do (not about red foxes, however i found too interesting to not include in)
- Their pupils are vertical, similar to a cat,which help them to see well at night
- The tip of a red fox’s tail is white, whereas swift foxes have a black-tipped tail
- Foxes have excellent hearing. Red foxes can reportedly hear a watch ticking 40 yards away!
- Red foxes are typically red in color but can also be brown, black, or silver.
- They have a life expectancy of seven years in the wild and fifteen years in captivity.
- This species scientific name is Vulpes vulpes.
- they have been known to jump as high as 6.5 feet (1.98 meters).
- This animal has a wide range of food sources for its diet. It is both a predator and a scavenger included in its diet are squirrels, rabbits, insects, eggs, chickens, grass, small reptiles, and garbage.
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