Foxes....Foxes
can be found on every continent in the world, except
Antarctica. They're one of the most adaptive and
widespread animals, as well as one of the most
misunderstood.
The Red Fox is the most common of the species. For
other species, diet and habitat may be different
Around December, foxes who are already not paired up
will begin to join together as the breeding season
begins. Foxes over 10 months old can breed, and
sometimes a male will pair up with up to four females,
making up a new family unit. But most often there is one
male and one female. Once they are paired, the foxes
will hunt and stay together. The peak of the breeding
season is in late January, and the season lasts until
March or so.
During the breeding season, the female is in oestrus
for up to 4 days, often mating several times during that
period. She will be pregnant for 52 days, and only have
1 litter per year. They will normally have 2-6 cubs.