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Gray fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Morphology
49–90 cmBody length
2-14 kgWeight
35–50 cmHeight at withers
ok. 53–60 cmTail length
3-10 latAverage lifespan
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Occurrence
Worldwide
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Habitat
Pennsylvania, Labrador Peninsula, Russia, Estonia, China
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Food
Omnivorous, Varied diet, Rabbits, Squirrels, Rats, Insects, Birds, Vegetables, Fruits
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Reproduction
- Sexual maturity: 9-10 months old
- Breeding season: January-February
- Gestation period: 50-52 days
- Number of offspring: 3-8 pups
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Species protection
It is not a seriously threatened species and falls within the 'least concern' category on the Red List of Threatened Species. According to its category in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), its wild population is stable.
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Interesting fact
It is a melanistic variety of the red fox. They are related to wolves, jackals, and dogs. According to the beliefs of the indigenous people of California, silver foxes emerged from the fog and created the earth, after which they turned into people.
