Red foxes, the most... - Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue and Rehab

Did you know not all “Red foxes” are red? Red fox is just the common name of the species Vulpes vulpes”. In the wild Red Foxes come in a few colors. Red, Silver, “cross” (which is a mix of red and silver),and white (which is either albino or leucistic). Red Foxes in captivity come in DOZENS of different colors. These unnatural colors are a result of selective breeding, mutations, and inbreeding. The colors happen because of recessive or “hidden” genes in the foxes as well as random mutations of

🦊 Red Fox at Rest: Understanding Fox Behavior 🌿

Our red fox with severe mange is not an easy patient. She destroys blankets, pet beds, towels and hammocks we put in her cage. She shreds puppy pads. She doesn't like dog food, thankyouverymuch - she prefers fresh salmon with skin and rotisserie chicken. But it's a privilege to care for this little diva. She's a fighter and a survivor. We'll be posting lots of updates of her recovery progress! #redfox #wildliferehab | WEST Wildlife Rehab