The Sly Crew

Out in the beautiful forest, a small group of foxes gather. Foxes are a canid, a kind of family in the carnivora order. Foxes are known for their slyness and secrets. They are a common sight along the sides of roads and other places, but sadly, most foxes only live for 2 to 3 years because of car accidents. But normally, foxes can live for about 10 years. But of course, the animals need food to suvive. So they eat a wide variety of things, including meat such as rabbits, squirrels, and other rodents. They sometimes munch on insects like grasshoppers. Foxes can also eat berries for a healthy fruit diet. Our canid friends need to hunt to get their food, so they start at a pretty early age. Once giving birth, the amount of pups can vary depending on the species. Now, there are a lot of types of fox-like creatures, about 13. The red fox is the most popular and are very well known. But back to the pups. Red foxes usually have around 4. The weight can very depending on the species and if it's a male or female. Males weigh about 13 pounds, with females weighing 11 pounds. Red foxes have a beautiful coat, and a red bushy tail (also called a brush) marked with a white dab on the end. They are usually smaller than a medium-sized domestic dog. Foxes are known throughout the world and are feared and honored for many reasons.

By Tessa Sagner