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Fox species - Genus Vulpes
There are several species of fox in the genus Vulpes. This genus includes the red fox, gray fox, and fennec fox.
The following is specific information about the various species within this genus.
Common attributes
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Vulpes Bengalensis (Indian or Bengal fox)
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Vulpes Cana (Blanford's fox)
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Vulpes Chama (Cape fox)
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Vulpes Cinereoargenteus (Gray or tree fox)
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Vulpes Corsac (Corsac fox)
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Vulpes Ferrilata (Tibetan fox)
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Vulpes Littoralis (Island gray fox)
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Vulpes Pallida (Pale fox)
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Vulpes Ruppelli (Rüppell's fox)
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Vulpes Velox (Swift fox)
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Vulpes Vulpes (Red fox)
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Vulpes Zerda (Fennec fox)
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References
MacDonald, David (editor); The Encyclopedia of Mammals; Andromeda Oxford; 1995 (ISBN 1-871869-62-5).
Unless otherwise credited, the photos are from the royalty free Kodak PhotoCD purchased from Corel Corp. Fox photos from "Foxes & Coyotes" CD, 1993. Skunk photos from "Backyard Wildlife" CD, 1993.