Red Fox
Least Concern

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