Fox

:This article is about the general category of animals, including numerous different species. {{otheruses}}

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A fox is a member of any of 27 species of small omnivorous canids. The animal most commonly called a fox in the Western world is the Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), although different species of foxes can be found on almost every continent. The presence of foxes all over the globe has led to their appearance in the popular culture and folklore of many nations, tribes, and other cultural groups.

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Species - Omnivorous - Canid - Red Fox - Continent - Popular culture - Folklore - Nation - Tribe

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Fox terminology is different from that used for most canids. Male foxes are known as dogs or tods, females are referred to as vixens, and their young are called kits or cubs, as well as pups. A group of foxes is a skulk.

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