The Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) can be distinguished from other foxes by its gray fur and black fur stripe that runs down its tail and neck. The Gray Fox can be most commonly found in North America and Central America. At one point it was the most common fox found in the east region of the United States. Gray Foxes are omnivorous and generally eat every kind of meat, fruit, vegetable, and insect. They can build long dens that have 10 or more exits.
Gray Foxs have a shoulder height of 12”-17” (30-43 cm), body length between 21”-32” (53-81 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 6-16 lb (2.7-7 kg). The typical lifespan of a Gray Fox is 6-8 years in the wild and up to 14-16 years in captivity.
The Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) can be distinguished from other foxes by its gray fur and black fur stripe that runs down its tail and neck. The Gray Fox can be most commonly found in North America and Central America. At one point it was the most common fox found in the east region of the United States. Gray Foxes are omnivorous and generally eat every kind of meat, fruit, vegetable, and insect. They can build long dens that have 10 or more exits.
Gray Foxs have a shoulder height of 12”-17” (30-43 cm), body length between 21”-32” (53-81 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 6-16 lb (2.7-7 kg). The typical lifespan of a Gray Fox is 6-8 years in the wild and up to 14-16 years in captivity.
