




Vulpes velox
The swift fox is a small, quick animal that loves to run and play in the grasslands. They have beautiful orange and gray fur and are known for their playful nature.
Hábitat: Grasslands
The swift fox is a small, lean fox with yellowish-tan fur, a pale underside, and large, prominent ears. It has distinctive dark patches on either side of its muzzle and a bushy tail with a black tip, helping it blend into its grassland home.





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Swift foxes are one of North America's smallest wild canids!
Swift foxes often mate for life, which is rare among many fox species!
Their dark eye patches might help reduce sun glare, like a baseball player's eye black.
They sometimes use old prairie dog or badger burrows instead of digging their own.
The swift fox can run up to 60 km/h because of its long legs, helping it chase small prey and escape predators.
Swift foxes have large ears that help them pinpoint faint sounds of prey underground or hidden in tall grass.
This fox can dig complex dens using its strong claws, providing a safe home for pups and an escape from danger.
These foxes eat mostly small mammals and insects, with some plants too.

Canis latrans
Coyotes are major predators of swift foxes.
Lepus californicus
Swift foxes often hunt juvenile jackrabbits.
Cynomys ludovicianus
Swift foxes hunt prairie dogs and use their burrows.
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden eagles prey on swift foxes from above.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los animales excavadores cavan túneles y cámaras en el suelo y utilizan estas estructuras subterráneas para refugiarse, cazar o reproducirse.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos que exhiben una rapidez excepcional en sus movimientos para cazar, escapar o desplazarse.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
Peligro
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If you see a swift fox in the wild, enjoy watching it from a distance and do not approach.
37-53 cm
1.8-3 kg
3-6 años
60 km/h
These foxes eat mostly small mammals and insects, with some plants too.
Grasslands
Pursuit
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