Record #:

9697

Author(s):

McHam, Dedi

Abstract:

Two species of foxes inhabit North Carolina--the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus). The red fox is larger, and usually more colorful; however, it can have a gray or almost black coat. A primary difference is that the gray fox can climb trees.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 72 Issue 2, Feb 2008, p4-7, il

Subject(s):

Foxes