Typical Lifespan (Wild): 3–5 years

Adult Weight

• Male: 4.5–8.5 kg (10–19 lb)
• Female: 3.6–6.8 kg (8–15 lb)

Adult Length

• Male: 90–112 cm (35–44 in)
• Female: 84–105 cm (33–41 in)

Ave. Litter Size: 4–6 pups (Range: 1–11)

Diet: Omnivorous

Habitat: Forest, Grassland, Desert, Mountain, Agricultural lands, Urban areas

Activity Pattern: Crepuscular and nocturnal

Typical Home Range: 2–20 km² (0.8–8 mi²)

Did You Know?

The red fox has the widest natural distribution of any wild member of the dog family

Not all red foxes are red! They also have different color phases including silver, cross, and black.

Red foxes are one of the most adaptable mammals on planet earth! They can be found in desert and forests to the Arctic tundra.

Did you know that we have both native and introduced red fox populations in western North America? Three montane red foxes subspecies (Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountain, and Cascade) and one lowland red fox subspecies (Sacramento Valley)