drawing by Taylor
Red Fox hunting mice -drawing by Brian
Our animal is the red fox. It's scientific name is Vulpes fulfa. It's a mammal and it is a part of the dog family. It lives in the forest under trees. It eats small mammals and bird's eggs and insects. It's enemies are people. The red fox protects himself by running. It's family is 2 to 12 babies. In the winter, it curls up and puts its tail over its feet. -Taylor and Brian
Red Fox eating with foot prints -drawing by Jon
They are part of the dog family. The red fox lives in the forest and the meadows. It eats rabbits and squirrels, berries, and insects. Its scientific name is Vulpes fulva. Its enemy is humans (farmers). It protects itself with its claws. One of the interesting things about this animal is its foot print. -Jon
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