Foxes

What are foxes

Foxes are members of the dog family. A female fox is called a (vixen), a male fox is called a ,
(dog fox) or a (tod) and baby foxes are called (pups), (kits) or (cubs). A group of foxes is called a
(skulk) or a (leash). even though foxes are part of the dog family the are like cats, because foxes
are the only type of dog capable of retracting their claws like cats do. Foxes also have vertical pupils that
look more like those of cats than the rounded pupils that other dogs have.

Fun facts

Foxes are the most wipespread spieces of dogs. Foxes are located in many habits, such as mountains,
grasslands, forest, and deserts. Foxes are also great parents they show reat caring, adaptability and intelligence
when raising their young. A study was conducted in 2009. A baby fox cub was caught in a snare for two weeks
before being rescued by the RSPCA. He was unable to escape and was badly injured. He survived only because his
mother brought him food while he was trapped.