They have a sharp pointed muzzle, erect ears and an alert appearance. When they moult they have a very scrawny appearance. The Red Fox's cunning is a reflection of it's adaptability. It prefers wooded or bushy areas but is found in a variety of habitats. Many are even found living in or near large towns or cities.
Foxes are generally nocturnal but can occasionally be seen during the day.
They lead solitary lives except during breeding season. They make their dens in the ground. Some they make themselves and other times they will take over another animals burrow. The vixen also makes a screaming sound, usually during breeding season. Breeding season takes place from late December to February.