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What is a Kit Fox

What is a Kit Fox

What is a Kit Fox Overview

Takes most of the water it needs from food it eats.

Small physical size, can rid itself of body heat in summer.

Large ears radiate heat from body and detected sounds of small prey.

Very dense hair on feet increases traction and ability to dig in sand.

Most abundant carnivore in sandy desert areas, associated with the many species of kangaroo rat, a major source of food.

Male assists in raising young, and if female is killed, he is capable of finishing the task alone.

Kit Fox

Taxonomy

Size and Body Description

About the size of a house cat

Color gray with buff sides and underside of tail.

Very large ears.

Length

15 to 20 inches (38 to 50 cm) long, plus tail 8 to 12 inches (23 to 30 cm) long.

Weight 3 to 6 pounds (1.5 to 3 kg).

Diet

Rodents, birds, insects, lizards, some plants.

What is a Kit Fox

A Kit Fox puppy and mother outside their den in Utah

Reproduction

Range

Where Found

Throughout Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and southern California deserts.

How Long do What is a Kit Fox Live

What is a Kit Fox Diet

Rodents, birds, insects, lizards, some plants.

Water Sources

Protection

 

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transcription of the above sign found at the Valley of Fire Visitor Center.

What is a Kit Fox