Scandinavian Red Fox

Old English docga, of unknown origin for word dog. 14th-century England, hound (from Old English and Old German hund) was the general word for all domestic canines, and dog referred to a subtype resembling the modern mastiff and bulldog. By the 16th century, dog had become the general word, and hound had begun to refer only to breeds used for hunting.

The origin of Old English for dog was dugan (“to be good, worthy, useful”), English dow, German taugen. The theory goes that it could have been an epithet for dogs, commonly used by children, meaning "good/useful animal."

A large subspecies that is 70–90 cm long, weighs 5–10 kg, and has a maximum skull length of 163.2 mm in males. Bright red fur has a well-defined lower-back ripple that is pale and yellow.

With their body markings emphasizing particular gestures, red foxes communicate by postures and movements of their ears, tails, and bodies. Postures can be categorized as aggressive/dominant or fearful/submissive. It's possible for some positions to combine the two. Foxes that are curious will turn their heads and twitch their ears while sniffing. Playful people will stand on their hind legs and perk up their ears. When a male fox is wooing a female or has successfully driven out intruders, it will turn its ears outward and lift its tail in a horizontal position with its tips pointed upward.

The red fox originated in Eurasia during the Middle Pleistocene at least 400,000 years ago and later colonized North America sometime prior to 130,000 years ago. Among the true foxes, the red fox represents a more progressive form in the direction of carnivory. Apart from its large size, the red fox is distinguished from other fox species by its ability to adapt quickly to new environments.

Red foxes are usually found in pairs or small groups consisting of families, such as a mated pair and their young or a male with several females having kinship ties. The young of the mated pair remain with their parents to assist in caring for new kits. The species primarily feeds on small rodents, though it may also target rabbits, squirrels, game birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and young ungulates. The species occasionally consumes fruit and vegetable matter. Although the red fox tends to kill smaller predators, including other fox species, it is vulnerable to attack from larger predators, such as wolves, coyotes, golden jackals, large predatory birds such as golden eagles and Eurasian eagle owls, and medium- and large-sized felids.

Most of these adaptations are behavioral, such as becoming more nocturnal and more aggressive in urban ecosystems; however, some biologists also note that urban foxes have developed shorter and wider snouts and smaller braincases compared with their rural counterparts.

In Scandinavia, the red fox is typically solitary, which means it lives by itself. For multiple years in a row, some fox pairings may share a den and raise cubs together. A fox pair may remain together for a considerable amount of time, although they are not monogamous.

Foxes are not dangerous and do not attack humans, except when they are rabid, which is very rare, or when they are captured and handled. Even then, a fox's natural tendency is to flee rather than fight.

Scandinavia, the northern and middle (forest) regions of the former Soviet Union's European region, the forest-steppe region to the south, the Ural region to the east, and likely Central and Western Europe, are all included.

• Movement Pattern: Random

• Movement Pattern: Solo/Group

• Population Trend: Increasing

• Population: 

  • Earth: ???

  • Berbania: ???

  • Reinachos: 1,000,600,000

  • Thatrollwa: ???

  • Sawintir: ???

• Locomotion: Terrestrial

• Habitat: Polar; Tundra; Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests, Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Mushroom Forests; Mushroom Fields; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain.

• Earth (shared same as Vulpes vulpes ssp.): 

  • Extant (Resident): Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Andorra; Armenia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belgium; Bhutan; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Canada; Croatia; Cyprus; Czechia; Denmark; Egypt; Estonia; Faroe Islands; Finland; France; Georgia; Germany; Gibraltar; Greece; Greenland; Holy See (Vatican City State); Hungary; Iceland; India; Iran, Islamic Republic of; Iraq; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Jordan; Kazakhstan; North Korea; Kuwait; Kyrgyzstan; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Mongolia; Montenegro; Morocco; Myanmar; Nepal; Netherlands; North Macedonia; Norway; Oman; Pakistan; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Romania; Russian Federation; San Marino; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sudan; Svalbard and Jan Mayen; Sweden; Switzerland; Syrian Arab Republic; Tajikistan; Tunisia; Turkmenistan; Türkiye; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Uzbekistan; Yemen

  • Possibly Extinct: South Korea

  • Extant & Introduced (Resident; real-life): Australia (Tasmania); New Zealand

  • Extant & Introduced (Resident; ER/RTA/AC:Unity): Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Guam; Indonesia; Malaysia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; South Korea; United States (Hawaii); Vietnam

• Berbania: 

  • Extant & Introduced (Resident): Albangkor, Ahlaria, Arahangaria, Ashailaju, Aharva, Awavokia, Bahrdnihamia, Barcelonia, Borva, Bretonia, Chiosathira, Devhorjasho, Dhokorakha, Dinojerulla, Dzhemoblash, Elengora, Eshima, Froyadghu, Frostland, Ghesario, Gorrajeria, Hiershofia, Hirohito Islands, Hudhirenia, Ifuangiria, Inorthia, Izhorgia, Janiothewa, Jelyplaskogoria, Jermainia, Jonilarghia, Kampufora, Kataqira, Kheilia, Kicharhonia, Korikoiliu, Lakatharho, Luzhoria, Meridia, Nakarenia, Narvanicia, Nueva California, Nueva San Thomas, Ostrelliria, Paaskekhadia, Pengarria, Qafaria, Qezhonia, Rasitarolia, Registazlia, Rozzunia, Santa Maria Islands, Serfothaqia, Svathogoblash, Sysherio-ivaf, Thieravio, Thirenha, Tseriangistia, Vielgatborria, Vinohia, Vithorsia, Wotarsia, Xorethajio, Xorethanio, Ylossanu, Zhanguimia, Zhidhekia, Zhovirdhia, Zowhringe

• Reinachos: 

  • Extant & Introduced (Resident): Abazorgia, Abirosa, Aghallarba, Ahjaru, Alfonsia, Angussia, Ascunsia, Asgardia, Bacuitogia, Barriville, Bergastadia, Bernardia, Cabarazhonia, Carlotania, Chanarth, Chinilia, Coilatha, Dengzharia, Dhalria, Dheria, Dominconia, Doquebetia, Duldoria, Dunpandia, Ehuecatlia, Falkbergia, Fharewalovia, Fortynidia, Galapagosia, Gherasen, Grenalandia, Gurrumia, Haayihardio, Hieppathia, Hishatofia, Huancoria, Illircia, Inu Vienna, Kakvia, Koppia, Lothlonaghia, Maghrebia, Marseillia, Matamurigakia, Maungayapapa, Mosikeyia, Mourystia, Nakhelia, New Tenochtitlan, Ngetanyeho, Nu Fuyan, Nuaria, Nueva Granada, Nueva Joaquin, Nueva Tocharia, Oaxilantia, Paliosa, Phuiswaqia, Prairiville, Qirodennu, Qunasalia, Rahonatia, Raberangia, Rythania, Saeloun Jeju, Sanchagia, Sanhodosia, Sanhosatoseu, San Vicente, Shilliteria, Tasmanrisia, Terlimay, Thyrim Islands, Tianmingia, Tirania, Tirhomesa, Tseghahuyania, Uhoykoria, Unimoder, Verdanamo, Vizcania, Warepitia, Xatlos, Xhorashqipia, Xizhgotia, Yimakinzia, Zhongheu, Zotilia

The reality is they don't make great pets, and in most US states, it is illegal to own one. Foxes are wild animals, meaning they have not been domesticated. Unlike other species like dogs and cats, which have been bred to live easily with people, foxes don't do well as indoor animals.

If there is a fox that visits your property, it may be easy to befriend if you leave out food for it to eat. This will attract them to your yard and keep them coming back. Foxes enjoy fruits and vegetables.

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Past and Present Incidents - Individuals

• Terran/Gaian

  • Paris (former owned by Ronaldo Kealani, a German Shepherd, died on July 2010)

  • Bolt (White Swiss Shepherd Dog)

• Sawintiran

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The Recollections of Queen Arianna - Individuals

• Terran/Gaian

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• Berbanian/Hirawhassan

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• Reinachan/Ityoselese

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• Delphian/Thatrollwan

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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox

• https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/23062/193903628

• https://www.overallmotivation.com/quotes/fox-quotes/

• https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/715426-Vulpes-vulpes-vulpes/browse_photos

• https://rovdyrsenter.no/fakta-om-rovdyr/om-hundefamilien/rodrev/

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Red-Fox-792135424

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Scandinavian-Red-Fox-953982686