What Does the Fox Say?
Contrary to the misinformation provided in that popular song, the fox does not make that jibberish that the song claims; although foxes do make around 40 different and unique vocalizations and some very strange. Yep, this article is all about the fox. You can even say this article is rather … foxy? Read on and make sure you comment below.
First the Stats…
Lifespan: 2 – 5 years (in the wild) | Up to 15 years (in captivity)
Speed: Up to 31 mph
Mass: 1.5 – 31 lbs
Height: 8 – 20 inches plus the tail
Gestation period: 49 – 58 days
Now on to the Facts!
1.) Foxes are not pack animals, like other members of the canidae family. They also are nocturnal.
2.) Red foxes have the largest geographic range of any carnivore! They can be found all across the northern hemisphere.
3.) A group of foxes is called a skulk or a leash.
4.) Like other animals that rely on the earth’s magnetic field for navigation, foxes use the earth’s magnetic field to hunt!
5.) Foxes produce one litter a year. The litters can range from one to 11 pups, with the standard amount being 5-6, which are born blind and don’t even open their eyes for nine days.
But wait, there’s more on the fox!
6.) Grey foxes have the ability to retract their claws, just like cats.
7.) The bat eared fox not only has 5″ ears, but actually uses those ears to listen for insects that it eats.
Did you know…?
The arctic fox doesn’t get cold till the temperature drops to -94° F!
8.) A female fox is called a vixen and a male a dog.
9.) The fennec fox lives in the Sahara desert and has large ears to help it hear well and vent heat. They also have furry feet to help them walk on the hot sand. They are only about 8 inches long, plus the tail.
10.) Finally, the part you’ve been waiting for, the sounds that foxes do make. They actually make around 40 different sounds!
