Foxes
How Long Do Foxes Live? Decoding Life Expectancy
How long do foxes live? Red foxes average about 3 years in the wild, while captive foxes often live 10 to 14 years. Five species compared.
Articles by James Smith
Foxes
Common Fox Colors and Factors that Influence Them
Fox colors go well beyond red: silver, cross, black, amber, white, blue, and sandy. See how genes and habitat shape the coat of each fox species.
Foxes
20 Types of Foxes With Pics and Facts
Meet 20 types of foxes, from the red, Arctic, and fennec fox to the bat-eared, crab-eating, and Tibetan sand fox, with photos and key facts.
Coyotes
Types of Coyotes: 3 Real Types and 2 Common Myths
Types of coyotes: the Eastern coyote or coywolf, Western and Central American coyotes, plus the truth about South American coyotes and coyfoxes.
Foxes
Where Do Foxes Sleep in the Wild and the Open?
Where do foxes sleep? Red foxes mostly sleep in the open, curled up in thick cover, and use dens to raise pups. Each species' habits explained.
Foxes
Can Foxes Climb Trees? Explore Their Climbing Abilities
Can foxes climb trees? Most can't, but the gray fox is a skilled climber, using hooked, semi-retractable claws to escape coyotes and raid nests.