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    Tibetan fox

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    With a gleaming golden coat and playful pounce, this fox proves that high-altitude living is no match for its wit and whimsy

    Dash Huang

    Native in the high mountains of Asia, including the Himalayas, this fox has a beautiful golden or brownish-grey coat that helps it blend in with its rocky environment. It is very good at hunting small animals like rodents and pikas, which it catches with its sharp teeth and claws. This fox is also known for its playful behavior, and can often be seen frolicking in the snow or playing with other foxes.

    Sadly, the Tibetan fox is facing some threats to its survival. Its habitat is being destroyed by climate change and human activities such as mining and agriculture. Some people also hunt the Tibetan fox for its fur.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Bhutan
    2014
    Presence Uncertain
    China
    2014
    India
    2014
    Jammu-Kashmir
    Nepal
    2014

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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

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    Least Concern(IUCN)
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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

    My ID

    Scientific name: Vulpes ferrilata Other names:

    Tibetan sand fox

    Physical traits

    Length: 60 – 70 cm (24 – 28 in) Weight: 4 – 6 kg (9 – 12 pounds) Lifespan: 5 – 11 years Gestation: 50 – 60 days Offspring: 2 – 4 young
    Habitats: Desert Mountains Shrubland Savannah/Grassland
    Regions: Asia
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