Arabian Fox

Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes arabica

DID YOU KNOW?

• The Arabian fox is a desert-adapted subspecies of the red fox, with a slender build and long legs perfect for running across sand.
• Their tails are long and bushy, helping with balance and communication.
• Arabian foxes are incredibly adaptable and can survive in urban environments, using their intelligence to find food.
• They are mostly nocturnal, resting in dens during the heat of the day.

EVERY SPECIES COUNT

While Arabian fox populations are stable, they face threats from habitat encroachment, decreasing prey availability, and road accidents. As desert ecosystems become more fragmented, understanding and protecting species like the Arabian fox becomes increasingly important.

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