Red Fox Front Claw
$24.00
Foxes are the only species of the Canidae family that can climb trees. They use their curved claws to move upward in search for prey, a place to rest, or even a hiding spot from predators.
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Description
Red Fox Front Claw Replica measures .8 inches or 20mm. Red Fox Front Claw Replica is museum quality polyurethane resins. Made in the USA. Our precise claw can be used as a teaching tool, museum claw exhibit, home décor claw, or office décor claw.
The largest species within the genus Vulpes vulpes, the Red Fox has a native range spanning most of North America and Eurasia. Carnivore of the deep forest the artic tundra, prairies, and farmlands. Eurasia, North Africa and North America.
Apart from its large size, the Red fox or Vulpes vulpes is distinguished from other fox species by its ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Despite its name, they often produce individuals with other colorings, including leucistic and melanistic.
Red fox or Vulpes vulpes skulls are fairly narrow and elongated, with small brain cases. Their canine teeth are relatively long.
Their skulls are distinguished from those of dogs by their narrower muzzles, less crowded premolars, more slender canine teeth, and concave rather than convex profiles.
Red fox or Vulpes vulpes has an elongated body and relatively short limbs. The tail, which is longer than half the body length is fluffy and reaches the ground when in a standing position.
Their pupils are oval and vertically oriented. Nictitating membranes are present, but move only when the eyes are closed.
Red fox or Vulpes vulpes forepaws have five digits, while the hind feet have only four and lack dewclaws. They are very agile, being capable of jumping over 6 ft. fences, and swim well. Foxes are the only species of the Canidae family that can climb trees. They use their curved claws to move upward in search for prey, a place to rest, or even a hiding spot from predators. With some variation, the fox claws are approximately 3/4″ (1.9 cm) in length.
Red fox or Vulpes vulpes are usually together in pairs or small groups consisting of families, such as a mated pair and their young, or a male with several females having kinship ties.
The young of the mated pair remain with their parents to assist in caring for new kits. The species primarily feeds on small rodents, though it may also target rabbits, game birds, reptiles, invertebrates and young ungulates. Fruit and vegetable matter is also eaten sometimes.
Red Fox Facts:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Vulpes
Species: V. vulpes
Binomial name: Vulpes vulpes
Conservation status: Least concern
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Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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Dimensions | .8 in |
National Fox Day - September 17th | National Fox Day is celebrated on September 17th by animal lovers and conservationists around the world. The day is a chance to appreciate foxes' role in the environment, correct misconceptions about them, and advocate for their conservation. Foxes are often misunderstood and persecuted, despite their charm, and face threats to their survival from human activities like habitat destruction and hunting. |