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A color variation of the red fox (''Vulpes vulpes'' or ''Vulpes fulva'') found in North America. The silver fox is a blue-black color with silver-tipped hairs. Their [[fur|fur]] is fine and dense with long, silky guard hairs. Silver fox pelts are the most valued of the many types of fox fur and many breeding farms exist for their production. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs. | A color variation of the red fox (''Vulpes vulpes'' or ''Vulpes fulva'') found in North America. The silver fox is a blue-black color with silver-tipped hairs. Their [[fur|fur]] is fine and dense with long, silky guard hairs. Silver fox pelts are the most valued of the many types of fox fur and many breeding farms exist for their production. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs. | ||
| + | [[File:silverfox.jpg|thumb|Silver fox pelts]] | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Vulpes | + | ''Vulpes vulpe''s; ''Vulpes fulva''; platinum fox; Reynard the fox |
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== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
Revision as of 07:36, 12 June 2020
Description
A color variation of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes or Vulpes fulva) found in North America. The silver fox is a blue-black color with silver-tipped hairs. Their Fur is fine and dense with long, silky guard hairs. Silver fox pelts are the most valued of the many types of fox fur and many breeding farms exist for their production. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Vulpes vulpes; Vulpes fulva; platinum fox; Reynard the fox
Other Properties
Color variants include very light grey to black with some shade of brown or red. Within each hair, the lower 60% (closest to the root); is black, white is in the middle and the tip is again black.
Additional Images
Silver fox hair
Silver fox hair
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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