赤狐 (Vulpes vulpes) 是体型中等的犬科动物，分布于欧洲、亚洲和北美洲各地，在北非的某些区域也能看到它们的踪迹。赤狐的身上有厚厚的红色毛皮，毛色可能会夹杂褐色或黑色，腹部则是白色的。它们的长尾巴毛茸茸的，腿部是具代表性的黑色。雄性的总长介于 96 至 115 厘米，其中尾巴占了 32 至 38 厘米。它们站立时的肩高介于 35 至 50 厘米，体重介于 4.3 至 7.6 公斤。雌性的体型较小、重量较轻，总长介于 91 至 110 厘米，其中尾巴占了 30 至 36 厘米；站立时肩高介于 33 至 47 厘米，体重介于 3.4 至 6.1 公斤。
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Vulpes vulpes
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The red fox is the most widespread species of terrestrial carnivore in the world.
Red foxes are very vocal and have 20 different types of call.
Red foxes have excellent hearing and can hear their prey make slight movements even when underground.
The red fox ‘grins’ when it is afraid or demonstrating submission, which can be misinterpreted by humans as a sign of happiness.
Male foxes are called ‘tods’, females are called ‘vixens’ and their young are called ‘kits’.
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