Red Fox NPS/David P. Stiles Photo. Black Bear NPS Photo. Vulpes vulpes cascadensis. The Cascade Red Fox is a rare subspecies of Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) that lives only at high elevations in the Cascade Range of Washington State, specifically in Mount Rainier National Park. Foxes are small canines weighing between 8-15 pounds. Though some have a bright red coat, they can also be tan, silver, and black in coloring. Regardless of the dominant color, the tips of their large bushy tails are always white, while the forelegs are black. Foxes are opportunistic hunters, pouncing or ambushing small rodents, birds, and rabbits. They will also eat berries, eggs, and insects. Foxes will take food from people, and can sometimes be seen begging for food around roads and developed areas in the park. For your safety and for the health of the animal, please do not feed foxes. Learn more about Keeping Wildlife Wild.