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One of the most peculiar animals that exist is the fox. Despite their small size, they are excellent hunters. In addition, they can be found all over the world, due to their excellent ability to adapt.

Although they are wild animals, humans tried a long time ago to domesticate them; it is still being attempted, but it has not been achieved.

Depending on the conditions in which they live, their physical appearance will be different. Some are red, others gray and white. They are very varied! It is one of the most striking characteristics of this animal.

In many places around the world the fox is a symbol, of both good and evil, it depends a lot on the country. But do you know anything else about them? What do they eat? Do you know in which countries they are revered? When do they hunt?

If you dare to color foxes, you will learn a lot about them, thanks to the fun facts that we have included for you with each drawing. You just have to be willing to learn and have fun.

Give it a try! We are sure you will not regret it.

1. Foxes have an elongated snout and pointed ears. Although they look like wolves or jackals because they belong to the same family (canidae), they are different, do not confuse them!
2. Foxes are animals that can be found in any part of the world. From America to Asia. Incredible!
3. Foxes are excellent athletes, they can run up to 50 km/h. They are very fast!
4. Foxes make their dens in the ground and there they hide most of the day, since they are nocturnal animals.
5. Foxes have an excellent ability to adapt. They can live in both deserts and arctic tundras!
6. The fox is a medium-sized mammal. They weigh between 2 and 16 kilograms. They are very light!
7. The fennec or desert fox is the smallest species of fox. It measures 23 centimeters and weighs around one kilo. It is so adorable!
8. The polar fox, or arctic fox, is a species of fox that lives in the Arctic. They live in their dens to avoid the heavy snowfall.
9. In order to camouflage themselves, polar foxes have white or bluish-gray fur, which lets them hide among the plants and rocks.
10. Foxes are not sociable animals. They can live in small packs, of three or four adults. Although this depends on the species.
11. The scientific name of red foxes is "Vulpes vulpes", and it is the most popular species because of the color of its fur.
12. Foxes have nocturnal habits, meaning that they usually hunt late at night.
13. The fox feeds on small mammals, such as mice, or some insects. They also include eggs and plants in their diet.
14. Foxes shed their fur once a year in order to adapt to the seasons. Can you imagine it?
15. Sometimes foxes are considered pests, because they attack poultry and other small animals.
16. Foxes have very sharp senses. They use their great sense of smell and hearing to detect small animals.
17. Foxes have a very short life expectancy, which varies between 5 and 7 years in the wild. If they are in captivity they can last up to 12 years.
18. The gestation period of foxes is between 7 to 9 weeks. A female can give birth to a total of 5 cubs.
19. In European culture, it was believed that foxes were allies of the devil, since they regarded them as deceptive animals.
20. Foxes in Japanese culture are very beloved. For the Japanese they are guardians of villages and forests, in addition to possessing magical powers.
21. In Japan, the "Zenko" are the foxes that are under the command of the goddess Inari, and they have many temples all over the country.
22. In Japanese culture there are the "Yako", dark-colored foxes that use their powers to play tricks.
23. The fox, being a medium-sized animal, has several predators, such as wildcats and lynxes.
24. Some species of foxes are endangered, such as the island fox, threatened in its native habitat in the Channel Islands of California
25. Darwin's fox is a species with few specimens. There are around 600 individuals, that is why they are said to be endangered.
26. In Japanese culture it is believed that the number of tails a fox has defines its power and its age. The most powerful ones are those with nine tails.
27. In Celtic culture, the fox is a guardian that has an important job. Do you know what it is? Guiding the spirits of the forest.
28. In the Celtic horoscope, the fox is the animal that represents those born between March 18 and April 14. Is it your horoscope animal?
29. The foxes that live in the desert have large ears, and short fur to withstand the high temperatures.
30. Foxes are not easy to domesticate, but the Russians have been trying since the Soviet Union.
31. In Western folklore, foxes are portrayed as mischievous and deceptive animals. Incredible!
32. "The Fox", better known as Vulpecula, is a minor constellation that exists in the sky. Although it does not look much like a fox.
33. Foxes have excellent eyesight, they can see as well as cats.
34. Foxes are very communicative! They have up to 12 different sounds to communicate.
35. In the central Andes, the fox is a sacred animal. It is considered "the dog of mallku", which means "spirit of the hill"