Presentation on ecology on the topic of fox. Presentation "common fox". Korsak, steppe fox

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Lives in Eurasia, North America, Africa. Imported to Australia. Foxes, like cats, have a vertical pupil. They look for abandoned holes for shelter, but if there are no holes, you have to dig yourself. They do not live in packs, preferring to hunt alone. In fairy tales, the fox is always cunning and resourceful, and this is true. IN real life the fox also has to be smart: in case of danger, it can pretend to be dead.

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Yes, although foxes are primarily known for their cunning, it is worth remembering that they are also smart. Ways and means of manifestation of this quality - this is the factor that makes us talk about "fox cunning and resourcefulness." The mind, as such, is manifested in the ability to evaluate what is happening and (often!) not to notify others about your assessment. Foxes, being smart, do not seek to establish themselves in this opinion about their own person. So, foxes were universally recognized as untamed - they "stupidly" do not remember the good done to them and can attack the "owner". The ability to pretend to be a stupid creature is sometimes a sign of intelligence. The fox's mind is also the ability to find a non-standard way out of the situation. If "for a mad dog seven miles is not a detour", then for " mad fox"often not hook and seventy-seven.

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Foxes can watch. They subtly notice the nuances, especially the nuances of behavior and relationships. There are thousands of shades in the intonations of foxes, and they give meaning to them all. Since foxes attach importance to trifles, they are not easily misled if they themselves do not want it. The fox is always watching from afar, usually either from a high vantage point or sitting in the bushes. Foxes intervene only in the most extreme cases. Although foxes do not see as well in the dark as cats, they are nevertheless able to navigate better than a man, and with almost cat-like dexterity, can fight almost as fiercely as wolves. Her main defense will be that the fox is able to give an alarm very early, but she will fight only as a last resort. Foxes attack viciously, desperately, tearing the enemy to shreds with their claws. Foxes are not fools to sleep - they need to be given rest. Their observation extends to the inner and secret movements of your soul - foxes feel the slightest cooling on your part and are able to take offense.

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Foxes see the invisible. All manifestations of the subtle world are an open book for them. However, unlike dogs, they are not afraid of them. However, they are not very enthusiastic. Foxes can live in geopathogenic zones for quite a long time, however, then they do not bring offspring. IN subtle world foxes are found in the interworld. For their part, foxes also prefer to act on the sly. Foxes are generally silent, fox barking is an exceptional phenomenon, most likely the fox will communicate with you telepathically, expressively looking into your eyes or over your shoulder. Foxes usually don't look away. The fox will express contempt or disapproval (if it considers it necessary to do it at all) with a snort or a loud sigh "into the mustache." More often than not, the fox will simply disappear. Unlike cats, which leave defiantly - gracefully, the fox will not change its principle of "acting quietly" here either - it will dissolve without a trace. The fox will never come unless she wants to.

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Foxes are both vindictive and quick-witted. A fox friend is prone to compromises, accepts apologies, but does not forget anything and draws conclusions. If the fox is your enemy, then this is perhaps more dangerous than having a lion as your enemy. Unlike the latter, the fox will not take revenge immediately, but will wait for the moment when its most insignificant effort will inflict tremendous losses. However, if the offense inflicted on the fox is not too significant, there is a high probability that the fox will not tense up and attack after a while. Therefore, foxes are bad pursuers of enemies: having launched a fox on the hot trail of an enemy, you run the risk of soon finding familiar sharp ears next to you: the fox was tired of the chase, and she returned.

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The difference between a fox and other canids is, oddly enough, natural tenderness. It is difficult to imagine a fox caressing or jumping on its knees. However, if you have become truly close to your friend and take care of him or her without demanding anything in return, then in a moment of loneliness, the fox will be with you. Sometimes the fox begins to perceive you as a fox cub and takes care of you demandingly and tenderly. Fox care, by the way, is an indicator of the seriousness of your situation. If you are "bad", and the fox has caught a trace, then most likely, the problems are by no means as terrible as you imagined them to be: after all, if you really need help, then the fox will be there. Believe me!

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Presentation: "Foxes"

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Fox (fox) (lat. Vulpes) is a predatory mammal, belongs to the carnivorous order, canine family. Latin name the genus fox, apparently, came from distorted words: the Latin "lupus" and the German "Wolf", translated as "wolf". In the Old Slavonic language, the adjective "fox" corresponded to the definition of yellowish, red and yellowish-orange color, characteristic of the color of the widespread common fox. Depending on the species, the size of the fox varies from 18 cm (in the fennec) to 90 cm, and the weight of the fox ranges from 0.7 kg (in the fennec) to 10 kg. Foxes have a characteristic generic trait- a slender elongated body with rather short limbs, a slightly elongated muzzle and tail. The fluffy tail of the fox serves as a kind of stabilizer while running, and in winter cold is used to additional protection from frost. The length of a fox's tail depends on the species. In fennec, it reaches 20-30 cm. The length of the tail of an ordinary fox is 40-60 cm.

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Foxes rely more on touch and smell than sight. They have a sensitive sense of smell and excellent hearing. Their ears are rather large, triangular, slightly elongated, with a sharp tip. The fennec fox (up to 15 cm in height) and the big-eared fox (up to 13 cm in height) have the largest ears. The vision of animals, adapted for a nocturnal lifestyle, allows representatives of the genus to respond perfectly to movement, however, the structure of the eye of a fox with vertical pupils is not adapted for color recognition. In total, the fox has 42 teeth, except for the big-eared fox, which grows 48 teeth.

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The density and length of the hairline of these predators depends on the time of year and climatic conditions. IN winter time and in areas with severe weather conditions fox fur becomes thick and lush, in summer the pomp and length of the coat decreases. The color of the fox can be sandy, red, yellowish, brown with black or white markings. In some species, the color of the fur can be almost white or black-brown. IN northern latitudes foxes are larger and have a lighter color, in southern countries the color of the fox is duller, and the size of the animal is smaller.

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When chasing a victim or in case of danger, the fox is able to reach speeds of up to 50 km / h. During mating season foxes can make barking sounds. The life expectancy of a fox in natural conditions ranges from 3 to 10 years, but in captivity the fox lives up to 25 years of age.

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American corsac, dwarf agile fox, prairie fox (lat. Vulpes velox) A small fox with a body length of 37 to 53 cm and a weight of 2 to 3 kg. The height of the animal at the withers rarely reaches 0.3 m, and the length of the tail is 35 cm. The characteristic light gray color of the thick short fox fur on the sides and back in summer period acquires a pronounced red hue with red-ocher tan marks. The throat and belly of the fox are distinguished by a lighter shade. The black markings on both sides of the sensitive nose and the dark tip of the tail are also a specific feature of the American corsac. The pygmy fox lives in areas of plains and semi-deserts and has practically no territorial attachment. The fox feeds on mice, rabbits, loves to eat locusts and grasshoppers, and will not refuse carrion remaining from the prey of more seasoned predators.

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Sand fox (lat. Vulpes rueppelli) Has characteristically large, wide ears and paws, the pads of which are protected from hot sand by a thick fur coat. Unlike most relatives, representatives of this species of foxes have well-developed not only hearing and smell, but also vision. The pale brown color of the back, tail and sides with separate white guard hairs serves as a good camouflage color for the fox in conditions of sand and stone placers in habitats. The weight of adult animals rarely reaches 3.5-3.6 kg, and the length of the body of the fox, together with the tail, does not exceed 85-90 cm. The sand fox lives in a desert area. Numerous populations are found in the sands of the Sahara desert - from Morocco and sultry Egypt to Somalia and Tunisia. The sand fox feeds not too diversely, which is associated with the habitat. The fox's food includes lizards, jerboas and mice, spiders and scorpions, which the animal is absolutely not afraid of and deftly absorbs.

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Common fox (red fox) is the most major representative kind of fox. The weight of the fox reaches 10 kilograms, and the length of the body, together with the tail, is 150 cm. Depending on the area of ​​​​residence, the color of the fox may vary slightly in tone saturation, but the main color of the back and sides remains bright red, and the belly is white. Black "stockings" are clearly visible on the legs. characteristic feature the common fox is served by a white tip of the tail and dark, almost black ears. The habitat includes the whole of Europe, the territory North Africa, Asia (from India to South China), North America and Australia. Representatives of this species of foxes are happy to eat field mice, hares, roe deer cubs, if possible, destroy the nests of geese and capercaillie, feed on carrion, beetles and insect larvae. Surprisingly, the red fox is a fierce destroyer of oat crops: in the absence of a meat menu, it attacks cereal farmlands, causing damage to them.

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American fox (lat. Vulpes macrotis) predatory mammal medium sizes. The body length of the fox varies from 37 cm to 50 cm, the tail reaches a length of 32 cm, the weight of an adult fox ranges from 1.9 kg (for a female) - 2.2 kg (for a male). The back of the animal is painted in yellowish-gray or whitish tones, and the sides are yellowish-brown. Distinctive features of this species of foxes are a white belly and a black tip of the tail. Side surface muzzles and sensitive whiskers are dark brown or black. The length of the fur hairs does not exceed 50 mm. The fox lives in the southwestern deserts of the United States and north of Mexico, feeding on hares and rodents (kangaroo jumpers).

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Afghan fox (Bukhara, Balochistan fox) (lat. Vulpes cana) A small animal belonging to the Canine family. The length of the fox does not exceed 0.5 meters. The length of the tail is 33-41 cm. The weight of the fox ranges from 1.5-3 kilograms. The Bukhara fox differs from other species of foxes in rather large ears, the height of which reaches 9 cm, and dark stripes running from the upper lip to the corners of the eyes. In winter, the color of the fox's coat on the back and sides acquires a rich brownish-gray color with separate black outer hairs. In summer, its intensity decreases, and the whitish color of the throat, chest and abdomen remains unchanged. The Afghan fox has no paw pads on the surface. hairline, protecting other desert foxes from hot sand. The main habitat of the fox is the east of Iran, the territory of Afghanistan and Hindustan. Less common in Egypt, Turkmenistan, UAE, Pakistan. The Afghan fox is an omnivore. With appetite absorbs locusts, mice and ground squirrels, does not refuse the vegetarian menu.

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African fox (lat. Vulpes pallida) It has an external resemblance to a red fox (lat. Vulpes vulpes), but is more modest in size. The total body length of the fox, together with the tail, does not exceed 70-75 cm, and the weight rarely reaches 3.5-3.6 kg. Unlike the common fox, its African relative has more long legs and ears. The coloration of the back, legs and tail with a black tip is red with brown tint, and the muzzle and belly are white. Around the eyes of adults, a black rim is clearly visible, and a strip of dark-colored fur runs along the ridge. The African fox lives in African countries - it can often be seen in Senegal, Sudan and Somalia. Fox food consists of both animals (small rodents, lizards) and plant components.

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Bengal fox (Indian fox) This type of fox is characterized by medium size. The height of adults at the withers does not exceed 28-30 cm, the weight of the fox ranges from 1.8 to 3.2 kg, and the maximum body length reaches 60 cm. The length of the tail of the fox with a black tip rarely reaches 28 cm. The wool that forms the hairline , short and sleek. It is painted in various shades of sandy brown or reddish brown. This type of fox lives in the foothills of the Himalayas, feels great in India and in Bangladesh and Nepal. The menu of the Indian fox always has a place for sweet fruits, but preference is given to lizards, bird eggs, mice, and insects.

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Korsak, the steppe fox Has a distant resemblance to common fox, however, in contrast to it, representatives of this species of foxes have a shorter pointed muzzle, large wide ears and longer legs. The body length of an adult corsac is 0.5-0.6 m, and the weight of the fox ranges from 4 to 6 kg. The color of the back, sides and tail of the fox is gray, sometimes with a red or red tint, and the color of the belly is yellowish or white. characteristic feature of this species is the light coloration of the chin and lower lip, as well as the dark brown or black color of the tip of the tail. The steppe fox lives in many countries: from the southeast of Europe to Asia, including Iran, the territory of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan. Often found in the Caucasus and the Urals, lives on the Don and in the lower Volga region. Steppe foxes feed on rodents (voles, jerboas, mice), destroy nests, hunting for bird eggs, and sometimes attack hedgehogs and hares. plant food there is practically no steppe fox in the diet.

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The Tibetan fox grows to a size of 60-70 cm and weighs about 5 kg. The rusty-brown or fiery red color of the back, gradually turning into a light gray color of the sides and a white belly, gives the impression of stripes running along the body of the fox. The fur of the fox is dense and longer than that of other species. The fox lives on the territory of the Tibetan plateau, is less common in northern India, Nepal, and in some provinces of China. The food of the Tibetan fox is varied, but pikas (haystacks) are its basis, although the fox is happy to catch mice and hares, does not disdain birds and their eggs, eats lizards and sweet berries.

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Fenech The smallest fox in the world. The height of adult animals at the withers is only 18-22 cm with a body length of about 40 cm and a weight of up to 1.5 kg. The fennec fox is the owner of the largest ears among the representatives of the genus. The length of the ears reaches 15 cm. The surface of the pads on the fox's paws is pubescent, which makes it possible for the animal to calmly move along the hot sand. The belly of the animal is painted in White color, and the back and sides in various shades of red or fawn. The tip of the fox's fluffy tail is black. Unlike other relatives that make sounds out of necessity, foxes of this species often communicate with each other using barking, growling, and also howling sounds. Fenechs live mainly in the central Sahara, but often this fox can be seen in Morocco, the Sinai and Arabian Peninsulas, near Lake Chad and in Sudan. Fenech is an omnivorous fox: it hunts rodents and small birds, eats locusts and lizards, will not refuse the roots of plants and their sweet fruits.

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South African fox A fairly large animal weighing from 3.5 to 5 kg and a body length of 45 to 60 cm. The length of the tail is 30-40 cm. The color of the fox varies from gray with a silvery tint to almost black on the back and gray with a yellowish tint on belly. The fox lives exclusively in countries South Africa, especially large populations are found in Angola and Zimbabwe. An omnivorous species of foxes: small rodents, lizards, low-nesting birds and their eggs, carrion and even food waste, which the animal looks for when entering private yards or landfills, are eaten.

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Maikong, savannah fox, crabeater fox Has a body length of 60 to 70 cm, the fox's tail reaches 30 cm, the fox weighs 5-8 kg. The height of the mikong at the withers is 50 cm. The color is brown-gray with brown spots on the muzzle and paws. The color of the throat and belly can be gray, white or various shades of yellow. The tips of the ears and tail of the fox are black. The legs of the mikong are short and strong, the tail is fluffy and long. The weight of an adult mikong reaches 4.5-7.7 kg. The body length is approximately 64.3 cm, the tail length is 28.5 cm. Maikong lives in South America. Savanna fox feeds on crabs and crustaceans, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, turtle eggs, and sometimes eats berries, fruits and vegetables such as bananas, figs and mangoes.

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Big-eared fox Has disproportionately large ears, reaching 13 cm in height. The length of the body of the fox reaches 45-65 cm, the length of the tail is 25-35 cm. The weight of the fox varies between 3-5.3 kg. The hind legs of the animal have 4 fingers, the front ones have five fingers. The color of the animal is usually gray-yellow with brown, gray or yellow spots. The belly and throat of the fox have a lighter shade. The tips of the paws and ears are dark, there is a black stripe on the tail, the same stripe is on the muzzle of the fox. This type of fox differs from other species in the presence of 48 teeth (the rest of the genus has only 42 teeth). The fox lives in southern and eastern Africa: in Ethiopia, Sudan, Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, South Africa. The main food of the fox is termites, beetles and locusts. Sometimes the animal feeds on bird eggs, lizards, small rodents, plant foods.

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Where does the fox live? The distribution range of foxes includes all of Europe, the African continent, North America, Australia and a significant part of Asia. The fox lives in the forests and groves of Italy and Portugal, Spain and France, in the steppe and forest-steppe regions of Russia and Ukraine, Poland and Bulgaria, the desert and mountainous regions of Egypt and Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, Mexico and the United States of America. Foxes feel at ease in the fertile climate of India, Pakistan and China, as well as the harsh conditions of the Arctic and Alaska. Under natural conditions, foxes live in ravines and ravines overgrown with vegetation, forests or plantations interspersed with fields, in desert and high mountain regions. Burrows of other animals or dug on their own are often used as shelter. Burrows can be both simple and complex system passages and emergency exits. Foxes can hide in caves, rock crevices, and tree hollows. They easily endure spending the night in the open. The animal easily adapts to life in cultivated landscapes. Fox populations have been observed even in park areas major cities. Almost all members of the family are active night image life, however, foxes often go hunting in the daytime.

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What does a fox eat in nature? Fox food completely depends on the place of residence of the animal, season and species. It is based on rodents (mice, ground squirrels), birds nesting on the ground and their eggs, as well as hares. Large individuals often attack baby roe deer and other small mammals. IN winter period foxes can eat carrion, all kinds food waste or attack small domestic animals and birds. Foxes that live in the steppe and desert regions eat various insects (beetles, termites, locusts), reptiles (frogs) and reptiles (lizards, turtle eggs). The fox species that live along the rivers along which salmon return from spawning feed on fish with pleasure. IN summer months the fox's menu is replenished with a variety of fruits, berries and fruits, as well as succulent parts of plants.

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FOX. FOX - red or common, the most common and well known. Its dimensions are larger than those of other representatives of the genus: body length 6090 cm, tail 4060 cm, weight 6 10 kg. In most cases, the color of the back is bright red, with an indistinct dark pattern, the belly is white, but sometimes black. The coloration of animals from the southern regions of the range is dull. Along with the typically colored “fires”, there are individuals with darker fur: gray-haired, cross-haired, black-brown. FOX - red or common, the most common and well known. Its dimensions are larger than those of other representatives of the genus: body length 6090 cm, tail 4060 cm, weight 6 10 kg. In most cases, the color of the back is bright red, with an indistinct dark pattern, the belly is white, but sometimes black. The coloration of animals from the southern regions of the range is dull. Along with the typically colored “fires”, there are individuals with darker fur: gray-haired, cross-haired, black-brown.

HABITAT. The fox is very widely distributed: in Europe, North Africa, most of Asia (up to North India, South China and Indochina), in North America south to the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It used to be thought that a special related species is found in America, but now it is considered only as a subspecies of the red fox. The color and size of foxes are characterized by great geographical variability. There are 1415 subspecies in Europe, and over 25 subspecies are known for the rest of the range, not counting many others described by taxonomists but of doubtful forms. In general, foxes become larger and brighter towards the north, smaller and duller colored towards the south. In northern regions with harsh climatic conditions black-brown and other melanistic forms of coloring are more common.

HUNTING. Foxes hunt in different time day and where they are not pursued, they meet during the day, and do not show any anxiety at the sight of people. Otherwise, the fox is extremely cautious and amazing ability, leaving the chase, confuse and indulge in all sorts of tricks to deceive the dogs. The fox reveals amazing habits and when hunting, it is not for nothing that in the folklore of almost all peoples familiar with the fox, it invariably serves, so to speak, as a symbol of cunning and dexterity. Indeed, in the conditions of a severe struggle for existence, the fox developed very complex forms of behavior, and in some individuals they reached great perfection. A calmly walking fox follows a straight line, leaving a clear chain of tracks in the snow. Frightened, she can run very fast, galloping or literally sprawling above the ground and stretching her tail far. A wonderful spectacle is presented by a fox engaged in mouse hunting in winter, that is, hunting for voles, somewhere in a snowy field. Entering into excitement, she either listens to the squeak of rodents under the snow, then makes a graceful jump, begins to quickly rummage, scattering snow dust around, trying to overtake and grab her prey.

fox in stone jungle. YAKUTSK. April 8th. VOSTOK-MEDIA - An unusual guest wandered into the Zalog microdistrict of Yakutsk. It turned out to be a wild fox, which, it is not clear how, ended up in the city. Alas, she did not survive. Local stray dogs were the first to discover it, and they killed the fox. The worried townspeople who discovered the corpse decided to check if she was sick? For this purpose, the remains were taken to a veterinary clinic. After examinations carried out there, it turned out that the fox had neither rabies nor anthrax. Nevertheless, the Yakutsk veterinary administration decided to play it safe and vaccinate Zaloga's pets against rabies. It will be done for free.

Fox in the stone jungle. According to Nadezhda Ivanova, deputy head of the Yakutsk Veterinary Department, vaccinations of domestic animals have already been carried out in March. However, an unusual incident that occurred in the Pledge forces her to do it again. It is quite possible that it will be held in other districts of the capital of Yakutia. At least the veterinary department intends to apply to the heads of districts with such a proposal. As for the appearance of a fox in the city, according to Nadezhda Ivanova, there have never been such cases in the history of Yakutsk before. According to Nadezhda Ivanova, deputy head of the Yakutsk Veterinary Department, vaccinations of domestic animals have already been carried out in March. However, an unusual incident that occurred in the Pledge forces her to do it again. It is quite possible that it will be held in other districts of the capital of Yakutia. At least the veterinary department intends to apply to the heads of districts with such a proposal. As for the appearance of a fox in the city, according to Nadezhda Ivanova, there have never been such cases in the history of Yakutsk before.

Presentation: "Foxes"

The presentation was made by a primary school teacher of MBOU "Lyceum No. 56"

Kladieva Elena Vasilievna

Foxes rely more on touch and smell than sight. They have a sensitive sense of smell and excellent hearing. Their ears are rather large, triangular, slightly elongated, with a sharp tip. The fennec fox (up to 15 cm in height) and the big-eared fox (up to 13 cm in height) have the largest ears.

The vision of animals, adapted for a nocturnal lifestyle, allows representatives of the genus to respond perfectly to movement, however, the structure of the eye of a fox with vertical pupils is not adapted for color recognition. In total, the fox has 42 teeth, except for the big-eared fox, which grows 48 teeth.

When chasing a victim or in case of danger, the fox is able to reach speeds of up to 50 km / h. During the mating season, foxes can make barking sounds.

The life expectancy of a fox in natural conditions ranges from 3 to 10 years, but in captivity the fox lives up to 25 years of age.

American corsac, pygmy agile fox, prairie fox (lat. Vulpes Velox )

A small fox with a body length of 37 to 53 cm and a weight of 2 to 3 kg. The height of the animal at the withers rarely reaches 0.3 m, and the length of the tail is 35 cm. The characteristic light gray color of the thick short fox fur on the sides and back in the summer period acquires a pronounced red hue with red-buff markings. The throat and belly of the fox are distinguished by a lighter shade. The black markings on both sides of the sensitive nose and the dark tip of the tail are also a specific feature of the American corsac. The pygmy fox lives in areas of plains and semi-deserts and has practically no territorial attachment. The fox eats mice rabbits loves to enjoy locust And grasshoppers, will not refuse the carrion remaining from the prey of more hardened predators.

Sand fox (lat. Vulpes rueppelli)

It has characteristically large, wide ears and paws, the pads of which are protected from hot sand by thick fur. Unlike most relatives, representatives of this species of foxes have well-developed not only hearing and smell, but also vision. The pale brown color of the back, tail and sides with separate white guard hairs serves as a good camouflage color for the fox in conditions of sand and stone placers in habitats. The weight of adult animals rarely reaches 3.5-3.6 kg, and the length of the body of the fox, together with the tail, does not exceed 85-90 cm. The sand fox lives in a desert area. Numerous populations are found in the sands of the Sahara desert - from Morocco and sultry Egypt to Somalia and Tunisia. The sand fox feeds not too diversely, which is associated with the habitat. Fox food includes lizards, jerboas and mice , spiders And scorpions, which the animal is absolutely not afraid of and deftly absorbs.

Common fox (red fox)

It is the largest representative of the fox genus. The weight of the fox reaches 10 kilograms, and the length of the body, together with the tail, is 150 cm. Depending on the area of ​​​​residence, the color of the fox may vary slightly in tone saturation, but the main color of the back and sides remains bright red, and the belly is white. Black "stockings" are clearly visible on the legs. characteristic feature red fox serves as a white tip of the tail and dark, almost black ears. The habitat includes all of Europe, the territory of North Africa, Asia (from India to South China), North America and Australia. Representatives of this species of foxes are happy to eat field mice , hares, cubs of roe deer, at an opportunity, destroy the nests of geese and capercaillie, feed on carrion, beetles and insect larvae. Surprisingly, the red fox is a fierce destroyer of oat crops: in the absence of a meat menu, it attacks cereal farmlands, causing damage to them.

American fox (lat. Vulpes macrotis)

Predatory mammal of medium size. The body length of the fox varies from 37 cm to 50 cm, the tail reaches a length of 32 cm, the weight of an adult fox ranges from 1.9 kg (for a female) - 2.2 kg (for a male). The back of the animal is painted in yellowish-gray or whitish tones, and the sides are yellowish-brown. Distinctive features of this species of foxes are the white belly and the black tip of the tail. The lateral surface of the muzzle and sensitive whiskers are dark brown or black. The length of the fur hairs does not exceed 50 mm. The fox lives in the southwestern deserts of the United States and north of Mexico, feeding on hares and rodents (kangaroo jumpers).

Afghan fox (Bukhara, Balochistan fox) (lat. Vulpes cana)

A small animal belonging to the Canine family. The length of the fox does not exceed 0.5 meters. The length of the tail is 33-41 cm. The weight of the fox ranges from 1.5-3 kilograms. The Bukhara fox differs from other species of foxes in rather large ears, the height of which reaches 9 cm, and dark stripes running from the upper lip to the corners of the eyes. In winter, the color of the fox's coat on the back and sides acquires a rich brownish-gray color with separate black outer hairs. In summer, its intensity decreases, and the whitish color of the throat, chest and abdomen remains unchanged. The Afghan fox has no hair on the surface of its paw pads, which protects other desert foxes from hot sand. The main habitat of the fox is the east of Iran, the territory of Afghanistan and Hindustan. Less common in Egypt, Turkmenistan, UAE, Pakistan. The Afghan fox is an omnivore. Devours with gusto locust, mice and gophers, does not refuse the vegetarian menu.

African fox (lat. Vulpes pallida)

It has an outward resemblance to the red fox (lat. Vulpes vulpes), but has a more modest size. The total body length of the fox, together with the tail, does not exceed 70-75 cm, and the weight rarely reaches 3.5-3.6 kg. Unlike the common fox, its African relative has longer legs and ears. The coloration of the back, legs and tail with a black tip is red with a brown tint, and the muzzle and belly are white. Around the eyes of adults, a black rim is clearly visible, and a strip of dark-colored fur runs along the ridge. The African fox lives in African countries - it can often be

see in Senegal, Sudan

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Fox food consists of

animals (small rodents,

lizards), and from the plant

components.

Bengal fox (Indian fox)

This type of fox is characterized by medium size. The height of adults at the withers does not exceed 28-30 cm, the weight of the fox ranges from 1.8 to 3.2 kg, and the maximum body length reaches 60 cm. The length of the tail of the fox with a black tip rarely reaches 28 cm. The wool that forms the hairline , short and sleek. It is painted in various shades of sandy brown or reddish brown. This type of fox lives in the foothills of the Himalayas, feels great in India and in Bangladesh and Nepal. The menu of the Indian fox always has a place for sweet fruits, but preference is given to lizards, bird eggs, mice, and insects.

Korsak, steppe fox

It has a distant resemblance to an ordinary fox, however, unlike it, representatives of this species of foxes have a shorter pointed muzzle, large wide ears and longer legs. The body length of an adult corsac is 0.5-0.6 m, and the weight of the fox ranges from 4 to 6 kg. The color of the back, sides and tail of the fox is gray, sometimes with a red or red tint, and the color of the belly is yellowish or white. A characteristic feature of this species is the light coloration of the chin and lower lip, as well as the dark brown or black color of the tip of the tail. The steppe fox lives in many countries: from the southeast of Europe to Asia, including Iran, the territory of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan. Often found in the Caucasus and the Urals, lives on the Don and in the lower

Volga region. Steppe foxes feed

rodents (voles, jerboas

chicks, mice), destroy nests,

hunting for bird eggs

sometimes they attack hedgehogs And hares .

Plant foods in the diet

there is practically no steppe fox.

Tibetan fox

It grows to a size of 60-70 cm and weighs about 5 kg. The rusty-brown or fiery red color of the back, gradually turning into a light gray color of the sides and a white belly, gives the impression of stripes running along the body of the fox. The fur of the fox is dense and longer than that of other species. The fox lives on the territory of the Tibetan plateau, is less common in northern India, Nepal, and in some provinces of China. The food of the Tibetan fox is varied, but pikas (haystacks) are its basis, although the fox is happy to catch mice and hares, does not disdain birds and their eggs, eats lizards and sweet berries.

fenech

The smallest fox in the world. The height of adult animals at the withers is only 18-22 cm with a body length of about 40 cm and a weight of up to 1.5 kg. Fox fenech is the owner of the largest ears among the representatives of the genus. The length of the ears reaches 15 cm. The surface of the pads on the fox's paws is pubescent, which makes it possible for the animal to calmly move along the hot sand. The belly of the animal is painted white, and the back and sides are various shades of red or fawn. The tip of the fox's fluffy tail is black. Unlike other relatives that make sounds out of necessity, foxes of this species often communicate with each other using barking, growling, and also howling sounds. Fenechs live mainly in the central Sahara, but often this fox can be seen in Morocco, the Sinai and Arabian Peninsulas, near Lake Chad and in Sudan. Fenech is an omnivorous fox: it hunts rodents and small birds, eats locusts and lizards, and will not refuse the roots of plants and their sweet fruits.

south african fox

A rather large animal with a weight of 3.5 to 5 kg and a body length of 45 to 60 cm. The length of the tail is 30-40 cm. The color of the fox varies from gray with a silvery tint to almost black on the back and gray with a yellowish tinge on the belly. The fox lives exclusively in the countries of South Africa, especially large populations are found in Angola and Zimbabwe. An omnivorous species of foxes: small rodents, lizards, low-nesting birds and their eggs, carrion and even food waste, which the animal looks for when entering private yards or landfills, are eaten.

Maikong, savannah fox, crabeater fox

It has a body length of 60 to 70 cm, the fox's tail reaches 30 cm, the fox weighs 5-8 kg. The height of the mikong at the withers is 50 cm. The color is brown-gray with brown spots on the muzzle and paws. The color of the throat and belly can be gray, white or various shades of yellow. The tips of the ears and tail of the fox are black. The legs of the mikong are short and strong, the tail is fluffy and long. The weight of an adult mikong reaches 4.5-7.7 kg. The body length is approximately 64.3 cm, the tail length is 28.5 cm. Maikong lives in South America. The savannah fox feeds on crabs and crustaceans, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, eggs turtles and also occasionally eats berries, fruits, and vegetables such as bananas, figs and mango.

big-eared fox

It has disproportionately large ears, reaching 13 cm in height. The length of the body of the fox reaches 45-65 cm, the length of the tail is 25-35 cm. The weight of the fox varies between 3-5.3 kg. The hind legs of the animal have 4 fingers, the front ones have five fingers. The color of the animal is usually gray-yellow with brown, gray or yellow spots. The belly and throat of the fox have a lighter shade. The tips of the paws and ears are dark, there is a black stripe on the tail, the same stripe is on the muzzle of the fox. This type of fox differs from other species in the presence of 48 teeth (the rest of the genus has only 42 teeth). The fox lives in southern and eastern Africa: in Ethiopia, Sudan, Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, South Africa. The main food of the fox is termites, beetles and locusts. Sometimes the animal feeds on bird eggs, lizards, small rodents, plant foods.

• Where does the fox live? The distribution range of foxes includes all of Europe, the African continent, North America, Australia and a significant part of Asia. The fox lives in the forests and groves of Italy and Portugal, Spain and France, in the steppe and forest-steppe regions of Russia and Ukraine, Poland and Bulgaria, the desert and mountainous regions of Egypt and Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, Mexico and the United States of America. Foxes feel at ease in the fertile climate of India, Pakistan and China, as well as the harsh conditions of the Arctic and Alaska. Under natural conditions, foxes live in ravines and ravines overgrown with vegetation, forests or plantations interspersed with fields, in desert and high mountain regions. Burrows of other animals or dug on their own are often used as shelter. Burrows can be both simple and with a complex system of passages and emergency exits. Foxes can hide in caves, rock crevices, and tree hollows. They easily endure spending the night in the open. The animal easily adapts to life in cultivated landscapes. Fox populations have been observed even in the park areas of large cities. Almost all members of the family lead an active nocturnal lifestyle, however, foxes often go hunting during the daytime.

What does a fox eat in nature? Fox food completely depends on the place of residence of the animal, season and species. It is based on rodents (mice, ground squirrels), birds nesting on the ground and their eggs, as well as hares. Large individuals often attack baby roe deer and other small mammals. In winter, foxes can eat carrion, all kinds of food waste, or attack small domestic animals and birds. Foxes that live in the steppe and desert regions eat various insects (beetles, termites, locusts), reptiles (frogs) and reptiles (lizards, turtle eggs). The fox species that live along the rivers along which salmon return from spawning feed on fish with pleasure. In the summer months, the fox's menu is replenished with a variety of fruits, berries and fruits, as well as succulent parts of plants.

Fox breeding.