Appearance and Senses
As you will have probably found out, foxes are usually quite small and omnivorus. They have large, triangular ears, and have more teeth than felines. The claws of the fox cannot be retracted, as with other canids, aiding them with running.
Foxes rely heavily on scent and hearing to hunt and communicate, as these sense are highly developed. Majority of foxes are solitary, though some live in pairs or small family groups. Next are some hunting habits of foxes.
For rabbits-
With body held low and parallel to the ground, head outstretched and ears cocked foreward, the fox stealthily stalks its prey. Using whatever cover the terrain affords, the fox creeps up to the unsuspecting rabbit. Once it gets within 10-15 feet, it breaks into a run and pounces with lightning speed. If the rabbit manages to escape the deadly pounce, the fox will run it down.
For Woodchucks and ground squirrels-
The fox watches closely from the sidelines for the burrowing animal to go underground. Then it runs quickly to the entrance and conceals itelf with whatevercover is availible. When the unsuspecting woodchuck comes out, the fox rushes in before it has a chance to turn around and retreat to the protection of its burrow.
For mice and voles-
Relying on its sense of hearing, the fox listens for the slightest movement in the concealing grass where mice and voles make their home. When its keen ears pinpoint the location of a sound, the fox leaps into the air and pounces on the movement, hoping for one of these two rodents.
Other important information would have been listed along with the fox species, and you may now proceed to the next section.