| Latin Name |
Vulpes velox |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| C USA & Canada |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Length |
38 - 53 cms (15 - 21 inches) |
| Tail |
18 - 26 cms (7 - 10 inches) |
| Weight |
1.5 - 3 Kgs (3.25 - 6.5 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
3 - 6 Yrs (Wild)
Up to 14 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Main Characteristics
Swift Foxes have a body length between 38 and 53 cms (15 - 21 inches), a tail length between 18 and 26 cms (10 - 10 inches) and they weigh between 1.5 and 3 kgs (3.25 - 6.5 lbs). They are grey in colour with a pale underside and rust coloured markings.
Habitat
Swift Foxes can be found on the short grass prairies and deserts of central USA and Canada.
Diet
Swift Foxes feed on invertebrates, small mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and fruits.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 50 - 60 days, Swift Foxes give birth to 2 - 6 young in a den. They are weaned at 6 - 7 weeks old and become independent at around 6 months. They reach sexual maturity between 1 and 2 years of age.
Predators
Humans and birds of prey are predators of Swift Foxes.
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of the Swift Fox.
Interesting Facts
The name velox is latin for swift.
Similar Animals
Red Fox
Arctic Fox
Kit Fox
Cape Fox
Pale Fox
Corsac Fox
Bengal Fox
Fennec Fox
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