Welcome to our video on foxes! We'll explore these fascinating creatures, from their biology to their role in the ecosystem.

Foxes are small to medium-sized mammals belonging to the Canidae family. They're known for their distinctive features: a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, and that bushy tail!

Size varies greatly. The red fox, one of the largest, can weigh between 4 and 9 kilograms, while the tiny fennec fox weighs only 0.7 to 1.6 kilograms.

Notice the triangular face, pointed ears, and those amazing black whiskers, called vibrissae, which help them sense their surroundings.

Let's talk about what foxes eat. They're omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals.

Small mammals like mice, voles, and rabbits are a big part of their diet, along with insects, worms, and other invertebrates.

But they also enjoy fruits, berries, nuts, and even vegetables, especially in the autumn.

Foxes are incredibly adaptable. Let's see how they've managed to thrive in urban environments.

Urban foxes have learned to take advantage of readily available food sources, like food waste and pet food.

Foxes play a vital role in their ecosystems.

As predators, they help control populations of rodents and other small animals. And by eating fruits and berries, they help disperse seeds, contributing to plant diversity.

Let's take a look at the life cycle of foxes.

Breeding season is typically mid-January to late February. They create dens, often burrows, where they raise their pups.

Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoyed learning about foxes.