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Kit fox

kit fox
Photo: Peterson B Moose, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

The kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America.

The kit fox is a fox species that inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the Southwestern United States and northern and central Mexico. These foxes are the smallest of the four species of Vulpes occurring in North America and are among the smallest of the vulpines worldwide. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Vulpes macrotis
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Canidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America
Weight
5 kg
Lifespan
15.8 years
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a kit fox eat?

The kit fox is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a kit fox?

The kit fox weighs around 5 kg.

How long do kit foxs live?

In the wild, the kit fox can live up to about 15.8 years.

Where do kit foxs live?

Kit foxs are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the kit fox endangered?

The kit fox is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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