Foxes are members of the family Canidae which includes dogs wolves coyotes and jackals. They are the smallest members of this family and have many features that distinguish them from other canids.Foxes have a slim build pointy faces and bushy tails. They are also known for their cunning and intelligence.
Foxes live in a wide range of habitats including forests grasslands mountains and deserts. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. In North America there are twelve different species of fox. The most common is the red fox which is found in the forests of the United States and Canada.
Foxes are omnivorous animals and their diet includes fruit vegetables small mammals and birds. They will also eat carrion or the carcasses of dead animals. Foxes are mostly nocturnal or active at night although they may be seen during the day.
Foxes are solitary animals and they mate for life. The male and female will build a den together and the female will have a litter of up to twelve cubs. The cubs will stay with their parents for several months before striking out on their own.
Foxes are hunted for their fur and their body parts are used in traditional medicine. In some cultures the fox is considered to be a sacred animal.
References:
https://www.livescience.com/27692-foxes.html
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/f/fox/
To which family do foxes belong?
Foxes belong to the family Canidae.
What is the scientific name for the family to which foxes belong?
The scientific name for the family to which foxes belong is Canidae.
How many families are in the scientific order to which foxes belong?
There are six families in the scientific order to which foxes belong.
What is the scientific name for the order to which foxes belong?
The scientific name for the order to which foxes belong is Carnivora.
How many orders are in the class to which foxes belong?
There are six orders in the class to which foxes belong.
What is the scientific name for the class to which foxes belong?
The scientific name for the class to which foxes belong is Mammalia.
How many classes are in the phylum to which foxes belong?
There are eight classes in the phylum to which foxes belong.
What is the scientific name for the phylum to which foxes belong?
The scientific name for the phylum to which foxes belong is Chordata.
How many phyla are in the kingdom to which foxes belong?
There are eleven phyla in the kingdom to which foxes belong.
What is the scientific name for the kingdom to which foxes belong?
The scientific name for the kingdom to which foxes belong is Animalia.
What are the domain and the kingdom to which foxes belong?
The domain and the kingdom to which foxes belong are Eukarya and Animalia.
How many domains are there in total?
There are three domains in total.
What are the other two domains?
The other two domains are Bacteria and Archaea.
How many kingdoms are there in total?
There are six kingdoms in total.
What are the other five kingdoms?
The other five kingdoms are Plantae Fungi Protista Eubacteria and Archaebacteria.
