Some random facts about foxes

1. Foxes
By Madalyn Kempf

2. Fox cubs
• The cubs eyes and ears don’t open until two
to four weeks after they are born.
• Saddly, many fox cubs, that are born in the
wild, die because they are killed by preditors.

3. Diet
• Foxes are carnivors.
• They eat small animals and rodents.
• They will eat berries, fruits, and grasses
though.

4. Lifespan
• Foxes are known to live 10 to 12 years in
captivity.
• They only live about 3 years in the wild.

5. Habitat
• Foxes are one of the most commonly seen
animals in the world.
• Their habitats range from marshes to parks
and dense forests.

6. Other interesting facts
• There are 37 species that are refered to as
foxes.
• Foxes are mainly nocturnal.
• Male foxes are called dogs or reynards.
• Female foxes are called vixens.