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Some facts about the
Gray fox
Adult weight : 4.75 kg (10.45 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 16 years
Female maturity :345 days
Male maturity : 365 days
Gestation : 57 days
Weaning : 55 days
Litter size : 4
Litters per year : 1
Interval between litters : 365 days
Weight at birth : 0.095 kg (0.209 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.52 kg (1.144 lbs)
Gray fox
Order : Carnivora
Family : Canidae
Species : Urocyon cinereoargenteus
The Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) ranges from lower Canada all the way to Venezuela, excluding the Great Plains, northwestern United States, and eastern Central America. It has a gray back, light brown to brownish orange on the sides, neck and legs, and a black stripe along its back and tail and a white belly. It is very agile and can climb up and down trees easily with their powerful, hooked claws and are they only member of the canid family to climb trees. It preys on cottontail rabbits, birds, voles, field mice, shrews and insects. It also eats fruits, berries and vegetable material. Gray foxes can weigh between 3.6 to 6.8 kilograms and can become 6 to 10 years in the wild.
The Gray fox, grey fox, tree fox is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the gray fox
A young / baby of a gray fox is called a 'cub, kit or pup'. The females are called 'vixen' and males 'reynard, todd or dog'. A gray fox group is called a 'leash or skulk'.Countries
Belize, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, United States and VenezuelaHabitats
Arable Land, Artificial / Terrestrial, Forest, Mediterranean-type Shrubby Vegetation, Pastureland, Shrubland, Subtropical / Tropical Dry forest, Subtropical / Tropical Moist Montane, Subtropical / Tropical Moist Shrubland, Temperate forest and Urban Areas
Facts about the gray fox
The Gray Fox ( Urocyon cinereoargenteus ) is a species of wild dogs
The gray fox is different from tile other species of fox found in Western NC.
The gray fox is essentially a nocturnal animal, and while seldom recognized, it has a yapping bark.
The common gray fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteus, is native to woodland and shrubland habitats of central and southern Utah. (Full text)
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is a species of fox distributed from southern Canada to Venezuela. (Full text)
Gray Fox Gray fox Urocyon cinereoargenteus The gray fox is a member of the dog family. (Full text)
The gray fox is the only canine that can climb trees. (Full text)
Description The Gray Fox is the only member of the dog family that can climb trees, usually to seek refuge or in search of roosting birds. (Full text)
The Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is a demand (Full text)
The Gray Fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteus, is similar to the red fox but has light gray coat and is more common. (Full text)
The Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is a species of wild dogs, that is distributed from southern Canada through the USA and Central America to Colombia and Venezuela. (Full text)
The gray fox is most active at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. (Full text)
The gray fox is a peppery gray on top, reddish-brown on its sides, chest and back of the head. (Full text)
The gray fox is essentially an inhabitant of wooded areas, particularly mixed hardwood forests. (Full text)
The gray fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteus, is light gray and grows up to 2 feet long. (Full text)
Although it is a member of the dog family, the Common Gray Fox is a good tree climber and often hides in trees. (Full text)
1. gray fox, grey fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteus -- (dark gray American fox; from Central America through southern United States)gray fox
grey fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
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