The Arabian red fox (Vulpes vulpes arabica) is a subspecies of the Red fox native to the Arabian Peninsula.
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OmnivoreAn omnivore is an animal that has the ability to eat and survive on both plant and animal matter. Obtaining energy and nutrients from plant and ani...
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ViviparousAmong animals, viviparity is the development of the embryo inside the body of the parent. The term 'viviparity' and its adjective form 'viviparous'...
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NomadicNomadic animals regularly move to and from the same areas within a well-defined range. Most animals travel in groups in search of better territorie...
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withThe Arabian red fox is similar in color to the common red fox. However, this fox is more adapted to desert life than its parent species, with its ears being much larger, and its body being much smaller than that of the red fox. The Arabian red fox also has fur between its toes, to prevent burning of the feet. It is brownish-pale red in color and weighs approximately 2.7 kg (6.0 lb).
This subspecies occurs in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically the Hajar and Dhofar Mountains in Oman, as well as the UAE, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, and Iraq. It has also been reported from Israel. They can be found in mountains, deserts, sand dunes, coasts, farmland, suburban and urban areas.
Arabian red foxes are mostly solitary animals but may form loosely-knit social groups of a few individuals. They are most active at night. They are nomadic and temporarily occupy defined home ranges.
Arabian red foxes are omnivores. They eat rodents, birds, and fish as well as some desert vegetation or even carrion.
Information about the reproductive habits of this subspecies is scarce. However, it is known that small foxes open their eyes after 10 days from birth.
Arabian red foxes suffer from the degradation, loss, and fragmentation of their natural habitat.
Presently, the Arabian red fox is not included in the IUCN Red List and its conservation status has not been evaluated.
