Other names- Tree fox , gray fox
They are the nocturnal mammals
Living in deciduous forest areas or areas with thick brush, swamp areas and thickets
Only members of the dog family that has the ability to climb trees
When they climb down, they can go either head or tail first
Average weight - 8 - 15 pounds (3.6 to 7 kg)
Average length - 30 - 44 inches (76 to 112.5 cm)
Grey Fox is considered an omnivore. Prey includes rabbits, mice, voles, birds and insects. The Grey Fox also ingests a healthy potion of fruits and vegetables
breeding period for Grey Foxes is in early March but the breeding season lasts from January through May
The pups do not come out of the den until they are about 5 weeks old
By the fall the pups set out on their own in preparation to breed and raise their own litters by the next breeding season
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