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Going solo: unlike wolves, which are pack animals, red foxes live solitary lives.
ORIGIN:
North America, Asia, Europe and North Africa
HABITAT:
Forests, deserts, mountains and grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
7-30 lbs
Height: 2-3 ft
DIET:
Small mammals, birds, insects and fruits
PREDATORS:
Bears, coyotes and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp teeth
REPRODUCTION:
50-day gestation; sexually mature at 10 months
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 12 yrs in human care
