Referring to the fox, many people immediately think of the treacherous and cruel animal in the old stories. This is probably also the reason why so few people have sympathy for this animal.

In reality, the fox is just an ordinary animal that needs to hunt to survive. They rarely gather in groups but prefer to live alone, hunting live prey (especially small rodents). They also eat other foods, from grasshoppers to fruit and berries.

Foxes are generally very cautious in the presence of humans and usually live only 2-3 years due to hunting, but in captivity they can live up to 10 years or longer.

Here are 7 most beautiful fox species in the world compiled and introduced by BoredPanda page:

Fennec fox

Fennec fox is native to North Africa and the Sahara desert, is the smallest fox in the world, they weigh only from 0.68 to 1.59kg with a body length of 24 to 41cm, about 20.3cm tall, long tail. 18-30cm while the ear is about 10-15cm long. However, they are extremely agile, capable of amazingly high jumps. Their enemies are only eagles, owls and humans. Fennec foxes are distinguished by their characteristic large ears that are responsible for releasing body heat. Their ears are very sensitive, can hear the sound of prey moving in the sand. The cream-colored coat helps them cool off during the day and stay warm at night.

Red fox

The red fox is the largest, most widely distributed and most diverse of all fox species. They can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also in Australia. The red fox usually has a typical fawn-colored coat, with a white streaked tail. Usually, foxes live alone and hunt live prey (especially small rodents). They are very agile hunters and can jump over 2m high fences.

Marble fox

The marble fox is also a member of the red fox species, but its coat color is not natural: they are bred by humans for their fur. They have a distinctive scent and to mark their territory, they often urinate or defecate in conspicuous places.

Gray fox

Gray foxes, distributed throughout North America, are distinguished by their “salt-and-pepper” coat and black markings on their tails. It is the only animal in the dog family that can climb trees.

Silver fox

The silver fox is in fact the same species as the red fox, only the fur color is different. It is also because of this fur that at one time they became the most valuable fox species. Currently, humans still breed and breed them for fur.

Arctic fox

The arctic fox is found throughout the Arctic Circle (one of the 5 major latitudes shown on Earth maps). In addition, it is also known by other names such as white fox, snow fox. They have relatively short legs and snout and thick fur to keep warm in colds down to -70 degrees Celsius. At the same time, this species possesses a special heat exchange system, which helps it not feel shivery from the cold.

Arctic foxes are omnivores, eating almost anything they can find – from rodents, birds or fish, seaweed and the remains of larger predators. In case of food shortage, it also eats its own feces.

Cross fox

The cross fox is another “color version” of the red fox, most abundant in North America. This species is distinguished by a black stripe running down the back and crossing another stripe forming a cross on the shoulders. They are rarer than red foxes but more common than silver foxes.