Blanford’s fox

A balanced diet for a healthy fox: fruits and insects!

Eyal Bartov

A small fox roughly the same size as a domestic cat native in the Middle East and Central Asia. It is a specialized omnivore, and unlike other fox species, it has a great affinity for fruits and plants. It is unique that it has adapted to feed on plants in its desert habitat. They live solitarily in rocky areas and can easily jump from rock to rock, making them a great climber.

Currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, conservation efforts for the species have included reducing habitat destruction, protecting suitable habitats, and regulating hunting in areas where there has been a decline.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Afghanistan
2015
Egypt
2015
Sinai
Iran
2015
Israel
2015
Jordan
2015
Oman
2015
Pakistan
2015
Saudi Arabia
2015
Turkmenistan
2015
UAE
2015
Yemen
2015

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No