Grey Fox
by Dennis Boyd
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Grey Fox
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Dennis Boyd
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The Grey Fox, also known as a Tree Fox or Gray Fox, is a nocturnal mammal who can be found throughout many areas of the United States. They can be found as far north as Canada and as far south as South America. They are most likely to be found living in deciduous forest areas or areas with thick brush, swamp areas and thickets. What makes this animal unique is that it is one of the only members of the dog family that has the ability to climb trees. They are so agile in trees that when they climb down, they can go either head or tail first.
The Grey Fox can climb any type of tree. Straight trees with little or no bend to them are no problem for the Grey Fox. It has very strong, non-retractable claws that are hooked to help it grab onto trees. They climb trees for several reasons. Climbing trees allows them to escape from predators and also allows them to catch prey. They also enjoy being up in a tree for a nap in a sunny spot. Although unusual, they have also been known to use a hollow tree as a den to raise a litter well above ground level.
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October 3rd, 2018
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