Red Fox
Talk to a fox! This lil guy will always listen to your problems no matter what and try to comfort you.
Fun facts: The most fascinating fun fact about the red fox is that they use the Earth's magnetic field as a targeting system to hunt prey hidden under deep snow or dirt.
When a red fox aligns its jump toward the northeast, its hunting success rate skyrockets from 18% to 74%. Scientists believe they possess a protein in their eyes called cryptochrome, which allows them to "see" the magnetic field and perfectly calculate the distance of a burrowing rodent before pouncing.
More Amazing Red Fox Facts
* Cat-like Canines: They are part of the dog family, but they have vertical pupils, sensitive whiskers on their legs and face, and semi-retractable claws that make them excellent tree climbers.
* Super Hearing: They can hear low-frequency sounds, rodents digging deep underground, and reportedly a watch ticking from 40 yards away.
* Vocal Masters: They communicate using over 40 different vocalizations, including a bone-chilling, high-pitched scream used during mating season.
* World Dominators: Excluding humans, red foxes are the most widespread land mammals on the planet, capable of thriving in deserts, tundras, and busy urban environments.
* Not Always Red: Despite their name, their coats can naturally turn up in variations of amber brown, silver-gray, or even solid orange.
Created May 17
Updated Jun 26
Published May 17