The Bengal fox, also known as the Indian fox, is a fox endemic to the Indian subcontinent. Although they are widely distributed, they are still low-density throughout the distribution area, and their numbers are decreasing. Species that require attention.

One 、Basic information

[Chinese name] Bengal fox

[Alias] Indian fox

[Latin name] Vulpes bengalensis

【Kingdom】Animal Kingdom

【Department】Chordates

【Subphylum】Vertebrate Subphylum

【Class】Mammalia

【Subclass】Zeuthera

【Order】Carnivora

【Suborder】Schizopoda

【Family】 Canidae

【Subfamily】Fox Subfamily

【Genus】Fox genus

【Species】Bengal Fox

【Named by】 and age] Shaw, 1800

[English name] Bengal Fox, Indian Fox

Second, morphological characteristics

The Bengal fox is A smaller fox with a body length of 45-60 cm and a tail length of 25-36 cm. They generally weigh 2-4 kg, have a relatively long snout, long pointed ears, and a tail that is about 50-60% of their body length. Their backs are gray, their abdomens are lighter in color, and their feet are brown or reddish-brown.

three , Habitat

The preferred habitat of the Bengal fox is a small range of open grasslands and prickly bushes, and they seem to avoid living in rugged mountains and endless grasslands . They prefer arid, flat, undulating terrain, and are often seen in places such as bushes and grasslands, where dens are easy to dig.

four , Living habits

Bengal foxes mainly come out at dawn and evening. When the weather is hot, they will hide in the grass or in the underground nests dug by themselves to rest. They mainly feed on rodents, lizards, crabs, termites, insects, small birds and fruits.

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