FOX
RESPECT: COURTESY
Fox is a Robimal who shows respect for others by being courteous.
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Meet a Real Fox!
Cool Facts: Foxes are known for their cunning and agility. They have sharp senses, including excellent hearing and a keen sense of smell, which help them navigate and find food. Foxes are also known for their beautiful, bushy tails, which they use for balance and warmth.
Where They Live: Foxes are incredibly adaptable and can live in a variety of environments, including forests, grasslands, mountains, and even urban areas. They are found on almost every continent, from the Arctic tundra to the deserts of Africa.
Where They Sleep: Foxes sleep in dens, which they dig themselves or take over from other animals. These dens provide a safe and comfortable place to rest and raise their young. In urban areas, foxes might sleep in hidden spots like under sheds or in thick shrubbery.
Home Life and Social: Foxes are generally solitary animals but do come together during the breeding season. A female fox, called a vixen, raises her kits (baby foxes) with great care. Kits stay with their mother until they are old enough to venture out on their own.
Friendships: While foxes are mostly solitary, they do interact with other foxes, especially during mating season and when raising young. They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent markings.
What They Do for Fun: Foxes are playful animals and enjoy exploring their surroundings. Young kits are especially playful, often seen chasing each other and pouncing on objects. Play is important for their development and helps them learn essential survival skills.
Size of the Animal: Foxes are medium-sized mammals. They typically weigh between 10 to 15 pounds and measure about 3 to 4 feet long, including their tail. Their height at the shoulder is about 12 to 15 inches.
Power Level: Foxes are agile and fast, capable of running up to 30 miles per hour. Their strong legs and sharp claws help them navigate various terrains and climb if needed. They are also excellent jumpers and swimmers.
Lifespan: In the wild, foxes typically live to be around 3 to 6 years old. In captivity, with proper care, they can live up to 10 to 12 years or more.
First Known: Foxes have been known to humans for thousands of years and are featured in folklore and mythology around the world. They have often been depicted as clever and resourceful animals, admired for their cunning and adaptability.
