Pale fox

One of the least researched canid species, partly because it lives in remote habitats

J. G. Keulemans

A very special animal that lives in Africa’s deserts and grasslands. It has a unique appearance with its creamy white fur, black ears, and bushy tail. It is a small animal, only about the size of a cat, but it has big ears that help it to hear small prey like insects and rodents. They can run fast, climb trees, and even jump from branch to branch. They are also very good at digging and can create underground dens to protect themselves from predators.

Sadly, the Pale fox is in danger because people are destroying its home. Activities like farming, grazing, and hunting are hurting the Pale fox’s habitat, and climate change is making it even harder for them to survive.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Benin
2012
Burkina Faso
2012
Cameroon
2012
Chad
2012
Eritrea
2012
Ethiopia
2012
Gambia
2012
Guinea
2012
Presence Uncertain
Mali
2012
Mauritania
2012
Niger
2012
Nigeria
2012
Senegal
2012
South Sudan
2012
Sudan
2012

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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