Foxes (Vulpes)

In addition to having distinctive triangular ears, a flattened skull, an upturned nose, and, most significantly, a long, bushy tail (sometimes known as a "brush"), foxes constitute a major group of Canids. Although there are only 12 species of real foxes in the genus Vulpes, they are sometimes mistaken for more than 25 other creatures with a similar appearance. With over 47 distinct subspecies, the Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the most common species of genuine fox.

Foxes are omnivores, and the percentage of animal-based items in their diet may be approximately split into two categories: 60% animal-based foods and 40% plant-based foods. The majority of the creatures they eat are tiny vertebrates like birds and reptiles, as well as numerous invertebrates (mostly insects). The diet of urban foxes consists largely of rats and pigeons. For no other reason than their size, mice and rats are simple prey for foxes. Once they are captured, all it takes is one quick, lethal bite for the fox to have an easy meal. Given their semi-retractable claws, foxes may still be able to reach into the rodent's hiding place and pull it out, depending on the size of the opening.