The Swift Fox (Vulpes velox) is a small tan fox that is close to the size of a domesticated cat. They are native to the the western grasslands of North America. Swift Foxes are closely related to the Kit Fox and almost became extinct in the 1930s. The Swift Fox is an omnivore and its diet mainly consist of small mammals, carrion, and insects. Swift foxes are primarily nocturnal and highly dependent of their den as they use it as a shelter from predators.
Swift Foxs have a shoulder height of 11”-12” (28-30 cm), body length between 15”-21” (38-53 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 4-7 lb (2-3 kg). The typical lifespan of a Swift Fox is 3-6 years in the wild and up to 10-14 years when raised in captivity.
The Swift Fox (Vulpes velox) is a small tan fox that is close to the size of a domesticated cat. They are native to the the western grasslands of North America. Swift Foxes are closely related to the Kit Fox and almost became extinct in the 1930s. The Swift Fox is an omnivore and its diet mainly consist of small mammals, carrion, and insects. Swift foxes are primarily nocturnal and highly dependent of their den as they use it as a shelter from predators.
Swift Foxs have a shoulder height of 11”-12” (28-30 cm), body length between 15”-21” (38-53 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 4-7 lb (2-3 kg). The typical lifespan of a Swift Fox is 3-6 years in the wild and up to 10-14 years when raised in captivity.
