Results: Foxes

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Did you know there are approximately 37 species of foxes in the world, though only 12 are considered "true foxes" belonging to the Vulpes genus ? (While they are part of the Canidae family (including dogs and wolves), foxes are distinct, with 23 different species commonly recognized as "true" or "false" (like the gray fox) species distributed across the globe.)
Yes
13%
134 votes
No
87%
908 votes
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Did you know foxes can use the Earth's magnetic field to locate prey under snow or grass, often jumping and landing headfirst to catch them and foxes hearing is so keen they can hear a mouse squeaking up to 100 feet away ?
Yes
20%
213 votes
No
80%
829 votes
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Did you know they make over 40 different sounds, including a high-pitched scream, barks, and "gekkering" (a chattering sound) ?
Yes
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164 votes
No
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878 votes
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Did you know in addition to their faces, foxes have whiskers on their legs to help them navigate through tall grass or dark dens ?
Yes
12%
125 votes
No
88%
917 votes
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Did you know the Fennec fox is the smallest and is the tiny champion of the desert, weighing only about 2 to 3 pounds with massive 6-inch ears used to dissipate heat and the red fox is the largest of the "true foxes" with adults typically weigh between 7 and 31 pounds ?
Yes
20%
212 votes
No
80%
830 votes

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