![[red fox, den and cubs.]](/wildlife/art/redfox.gif)
What do they look like?Red foxes are small (10-14 lbs.) dog like animals with a sharp pointed nose, erect ears and a bushy tail. Although they can come in colors from black to blonde, they are usually red, with black legs and a white tipped tail.
Where are they found?
Active during the day and night, red foxes inhabit the entire state of Maryland. Like many other wildlife species, they have become "urbanized" and
do quite will in urban and suburban environments.
What do they eat?
Red foxes are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and animals. Their varied diet includes insects, birds, mice, snakes,
rabbits, nuts, berries and fruits.
What other kind of foxes live in Maryland?
The gray fox is the only other fox in Maryland. Gray foxes are smaller (8-12 lbs.), gray in color with a black tipped tail.
I didn't know that!
Any mammal can be infected with rabies. In Maryland, foxes and skunks usually each comprise 5% of the confirmed rabies cases. Raccoons make up 85%
of the confirmed rabies cases in Maryland. Once an animal is infected, the disease is fatal. Animals usually die within ten days once the signs of
rabies are evident. It is important to avoid physical contact with wild animals and immediately report any animal bites to your local health department.
Drawing by: W.H. Henry