Red Fox (Vulpes fulva) - Like the Gray Fox, the Red Fox shows distinct survival abilities in conjunction with man. An excellent furbearer, the fox is looked upon as a pest and predator. 

They are very susceptible to diseases such as rabies and distemper, which tend to put a dent in it's population at times. 

It is generally yellowish red on the back and tail, and whitish on the belly and throat. The feet are black and the tail tips is white. This is the only fox with a white tipped tail. Weight ranges from 10-15 lbs. The head and body length is 22-25 inches, with the tail extending 14-16 more inches. Red Fox have bushy tails compared to the Gray. 

With a never-ending "bag-of-tricks" these animals are very alert and bright. Although they are not particularly fast, they depend on sophisticated escape tactics, running as fast as 26 mph for short distances. Early morning, late afternoon and nighttime is when they are most active. Their diet consist of rabbits, mice, rats and birds, and are found to be more carnivorous than the Gray Fox. The prefer a wider range of open woodlands, farmlands, brushy country and towns. 

Like the Gray Fox - the Red Fox breeds once a year after the first year, and breeding occurs from January to February. Birth of 4-5 pups and up to 9 pups takes place in about 49-55 days after conception. The Red Fox dens in burrows in the ground. The male brings food to the female after the pups are first born, and when they are a little older the male and female search for food. 

They usually range about 2 miles, but have been known to move more than 126 miles from the area of their birth den. The Red Fox is found in Georgia and around the Piedmont and mountain areas and scattered populations are on the Coastal Plain. 

Pictured with this info is the Red Fox that resides here at Obediah's.