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| − | The most common fox (''Vulpes vulpes'' or ''Vulpes fulva'') found in North America, Europe, Australia, Siberia, and Asia. The red fox is a medium sized canine a thick bushy tail and pointed ears. It has long, soft and dense fur with silky guard hairs. Red foxes usually have a dark reddish fur with white-tipped tail and black ears and legs. Color variations within the breed occur producing the [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black | + | The most common fox (''Vulpes vulpes'' or ''Vulpes fulva'') found in North America, Europe, Australia, Siberia, and Asia. The red fox is a medium sized canine a thick bushy tail and pointed ears. It has long, soft and dense fur with silky guard hairs. Red foxes usually have a dark reddish fur with white-tipped tail and black ears and legs. Color variations within the breed occur producing the [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black%20fox black fox] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silver%20fox silver fox] in North America, and the [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cross%20fox cross fox] is found in North America, Europe and Asia. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs. |
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed November 15, 2001]. |
| − | * | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
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Revision as of 07:33, 24 July 2013
Description
The most common fox (Vulpes vulpes or Vulpes fulva) found in North America, Europe, Australia, Siberia, and Asia. The red fox is a medium sized canine a thick bushy tail and pointed ears. It has long, soft and dense fur with silky guard hairs. Red foxes usually have a dark reddish fur with white-tipped tail and black ears and legs. Color variations within the breed occur producing the black fox and silver fox in North America, and the cross fox is found in North America, Europe and Asia. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs.
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Red fox
Synonyms and Related Terms
common fox; silver fox; black fox; cross fox; Vulpes vulpes; Vulpes fulva
Additional Images
Red Fox Vulpes vulpes
Authority
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed November 15, 2001].
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937