Red fox

The red fox is a clever little animal with a pointy nose, tall ears, and a long, bushy tail. Its fur is a warm reddish-orange, with white on its tummy and dark fur on its legs. That fluffy tail has a special name: it is called a brush.

Red foxes live in more places than almost any other wild animal. They are found across forests, fields, and mountains, and many foxes even make their homes in towns and cities. They belong to the same family as pet dogs and wolves.

A fox will eat almost anything it can find. It hunts small animals like mice and rabbits, snaps up beetles and worms, and nibbles berries and fruit. When there is plenty of food about, a fox may tuck some away to eat later.

Foxes do most of their hunting at dusk and at dawn, when the light is soft and grey. During the day they usually curl up and rest in a cosy den. Baby foxes are called kits, and they are born in the den and looked after by their parents.

There are lots of red foxes in the world, and they are very good at making a home wherever they go. Some even trot quietly through city streets at night, looking for a snack before the sun comes up.