Mammal
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Size
58–77 cm bodyAbout the size of a medium dog
Weight
5–8 kgSimilar to a large bag of flour
Lifespan
2–5 years
Top speed
50 km/h
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Males (dogs) are slightly larger than females (vixens). Vixens have a narrower, more pointed snout.
Habitat
Farmland, woodland, urban areas, coastal scrub
Best time
Year-round — cubs visible April–June
Conservation
UK: Green
LC
💡 Did you know?
Foxes can hear a watch ticking from 40 metres away! They also use the Earth's magnetic field to judge distances when pouncing — most successful pounces happen when facing north-east.
Urban foxes have developed larger brains and bolder behaviour than their rural counterparts over just a few generations — a remarkable example of rapid evolution driven by city life.
Often confused with
None in UK — unmistakable
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