Red Fox
With the largest native range of any carnivore on the planet, the red fox can be spotted in urban settings as well as forests, deserts, and even tundras!
About Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes)
These adaptable canids aren’t always red… just wait until you meet Cooper!
Meet Our Melanistic Red Fox Cooper
Melanistic means having a higher-than-normal amount of melanin, a pigment that gives color to skin, hair, fur, or feathers, resulting in a dark or black appearance. We don’t know much about Cooper’s background, but Cooper was likely born into the pet trade. A caring individual who noticed his behavior did not match that of a wild fox notified the Wildlife Rescue Center. When he arrived at the Endangered Wolf Center he immediately worked his way into everyone’s hearts! Melanistic foxes are sometimes called silver foxes.
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Adopt Our Fox Family
With threats like the fur trade and exotic pet industry, we’re working to ensure environmental stewardship that will benefit foxes like Cooper. Your symbolic adoption of our fox family includes a special adoption package.