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| Swift Fox Endangered - Canada The swift fox gets its name from its speed (60 km. per Hr.) The swift fox is a member of the canid (dog family), is related to wolves, coyotes, dogs, and other foxes. It can be distinguished from other kinds of foxes found in Canada, such as red, arctic, and grey foxes, by its small size (it is about the size of a house cat), the black spot on each side of its nose, and its black-tipped tail. Threats - Loss of habitant, trapping (fur), and easily poisoned. |
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| White Fox - of the Tundra Also called the Arctic Fox, or Black faced Fox Endangered - Northern Hemisphere The arctic fox is a small fox native to cold Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is common in all three tundra's. The arctic fox has smaller, more rounded ears, a more rounded braincase, and a slightly shorter and broader muzzle than the red fox, Its feet are furrier than those of other foxes. The arctic fox occurs in two distinct colour morphs, "blue" and "white". Each colour phase also changes seasonally: "blue" moults from chocolate brown in summer to lighter brown tinged with a blue sheen in winter, and "white" is almost pure white in winter, and in summer grey to brownish-grey dorsally, and light grey to white. Threats: Loss of habitant and trapping (fur). |
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| Fennec Fox |
| Fennec Fox Sahara Desert, and Deserts of Sinai and Israel The fennec fox is the smallest of all the world's foxes, but its large ears, measuring 6 inches (15 centimeters), appear to be on loan from a bigger relative. Fennec foxes dwell in the sandy Sahara Desert and elsewhere in North Africa. Their nocturnal habits help them deal with the searing heat of the desert environment, and some physical adaptations help as well. Their distinctive, batlike ears radiate body heat and help keep the foxes cool. They also have long, thick hair that insulates them during cold nights and protects them from hot sun during the day. Even the fox's feet are hairy, which helps them perform like snowshoes and protects them from extremely hot sand. The fox'sfeet are also effective shovels for frequent digging�fennecfoxes live in underground dens. Like most desert dwellers, the fennec fox has developed the ability to go for long periods without water. These foxes are cream-colored with black-tipped tails. Their adorable appearance makes them favorites of the captive pet trade, and local peoples also hunt the fennec fox for its fur. Little is known about the status of wild fennec fox populations. |
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