Rüppell’s fox

Can be easily identified by its larger ears, making it stand out from red and pale foxes

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One of the rarest fox species in the world, native to the desert and semi-desert regions of northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and southwestern Asia. They can be distinguished from other foxes by their small size and sandy-brown coloration. Its distinctive features include a long muzzle, large pointed ears, and yellowish-brown eyes. They are well-adapted to desert habitats and can endure long periods of drought and extreme temperatures.

This species has been classified as Least Concern due to its wide distribution throughout its range, but they are threatened by hunting and the use of poisons and are on the brink of extinction in Israel due to competition with the Red Fox.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Afghanistan
2015
Algeria
2015
Chad
2015
Djibouti
2015
Egypt
2015
Eritrea
2015
Ethiopia
2015
Iran
2015
Iraq
2015
Israel
2015
Jordan
2015
Libya
2015
Mali
2015
Mauritania
2015
Morocco
2015
Niger
2015
Oman
2015
Pakistan
2015
Saudi Arabia
2015
Somalia
2015
Sudan
2015
Syria
2015
Tunisia
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