Discovering Foxes: The Clever Hunters of the Wild

Foxes are small mammals with orange coats and bushy tails, native to Britain but found worldwide. They are related to dogs and wolves but live in small family groups. Foxes are omnivores and skilled hunters, using their excellent hearing to locate prey under the snow. Male foxes are called dogs, females are vixens, and their young are cubs. They live in burrows and make various sounds like yelps and barks.

What is the primary color of a fox's coat?

• Green

• Blue

• Orange

• Purple

How do foxes differ from their relatives, dogs and wolves?

• They live in small family groups

• They are solitary animals

• They live in large packs

• They are herbivores

What unique ability helps foxes hunt under the snow?

• Exceptional hearing

• Powerful eyesight

• Fast running speed

• Strong sense of smell

What is a male fox called?

• Dog

• Bull

• Buck

• Ram

Which of the following is a sound that foxes make?

• Hiss

• Yelp

• Chirp

• Roar