Longleat Keepers Helping Raise Fennec Fox Kits
At Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, an exciting milestone has been achieved as the team ...
May
Foxes, belonging to the class Mammalia and the family Canidae, are small to medium-sized omnivorous mammals known for their adaptability and cunning nature.With their distinctive bushy tails, sharp ears, and slender bodies, foxes are found in a variety of habitats across the globe, including forests, grasslands, mountains, and urban areas. The most well-known species, the red fox, is particularly widespread and versatile. Foxes are opportunistic feeders, consuming a diet that ranges from small mammals and birds to fruits and insects. They are solitary animals, often noted for their intelligence and resourcefulness in evading predators and finding food. Foxes play important roles in their ecosystems by controlling rodent populations and dispersing seeds. Despite their adaptability, some fox species face threats from habitat destruction, hunting, and disease, highlighting the need for conservation efforts to ensure their continued survival