Mammals
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Population
Stable
Range
Northern Hemisphere, Australia
Habitat
Forests, grasslands, mountains, suburban areas
Ecosystem role
Mesopredator that regulates rodent and rabbit populations and disperses seeds.
Fast facts
- ● Can hear a watch ticking from 40 yards away.
- ● Uses Earth's magnetic field to pounce on prey.
- ● Lives in family groups called 'skulks' or 'leashes'.
Recent sightings
Lake Hefner, Oklahoma City6/1/2026