Red Fox Negative Footprint

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Red Fox Negative Footprint measures 2.79 inches. Red Fox Negative Footprint is museum quality polyurethane cast. Made in the USA. Our precise footprint can be used as a teaching tool, museum footprint exhibit, home decor footprint, or office decor footprint.

For red foxes, the details of the toes may be obscured since their feet are very furry and their toe pads are small. A distinct chevron-shaped pad across the foot pad helps to identify this species. Red fox footprints generally measure 1.75 to 2.5 inches long by 1.5 to 2″ wide.

Red fox tracks are distinctly canine — overall a symmetrical, oval shape longer than they are wide, nail marks in front of each toe pad, an “X” can be drawn on the negative space between the outer toe pads and heel pad, and front prints are larger than rear.

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.

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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