The fox (Vulpes vulpes) (also called common or red fox) is a member of the canine species. The scientific name of the species was published as Canis vulpes in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus.
The fox coat is generally reddish brown, but can also be beige to bright red, or silvery to black (especially in the mountains). The darker varieties sometimes have other names, such as fire fox or cross fox. Albinos also occur. The ears are black on the back, as are the "socks", lower legs. Some animals have a white tail tip; many foxes have at least a few white hairs around the tip of the tail. The upper lip is white, as is the muzzle. On the cheeks, many foxes have a black or brown "tear drop". Some animals have a steel-gray throat and belly, with a white star on the chest. In the mating season, the female, the nut fox, has a pink sheen over the fur on the underside.
The fox has a slender muzzle and pointed upright ears. The tail is long, thick and shaggy. It has a shoulder height of 35 to 40 centimeters and stands high on its legs. It has a head-rump length of 50 to 80 centimeters with a tail of 32 to 48 centimeters. It weighs six to 10, sometimes 15 kilograms. Males are generally larger than females.
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