Kodiak Red Fox (LeafProductions & Tosca)

## Kodiak Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes harrimani

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The **Kodiak Red Fox** (*Vulpes vulpes harrimani*), formerly known as the **Red Fox** and **Scandinavian Red Fox**, is a mid-sized North American canine available for download in *Planet Zoo*.

## Mod Credits

* **Full Credits:** LeafProductions
* **Original Model and Textures:** Tosca

## Zoopedia Description

### General

Population in the Wild: Unknown

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere including most of North America, Europe and Asia, plus parts of North Africa. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN. Its range has increased alongside human expansion, having been introduced to Australia, where it is considered harmful to native mammals and bird populations. Due to its presence in Australia, it is included on the list of the "world's 100 worst invasive species". Red foxes are native to Kodiak Island, and the Kodiak red fox is a separate, distinct subspecies (Vulpes vulpes harrimani). Members of this subspecies are very large in size with a huge tail, coarse, thick fur on the lower back and tail, and a thick ruff around the neck and shoulders, especially in the winter. Most Kodiak red foxes are either cross foxes with a black/brown cross on the back and shoulders, or they are red in coloration. Silver foxes make up a smaller percentage of the population and are striking with black fur and silver-tipped guard hairs.

### Social

Red foxes have a wide vocal range, and produce different sounds spanning five octaves, which grade into each other. The majority of sounds can be divided into "contact" and "interaction" calls. The former vary according to the distance between individuals, while the latter vary according to the level of aggression.

### Reproduction

Red foxes reproduce once a year in spring. Two months prior to oestrus (typically December), the reproductive organs of vixens change shape and size. By the time they enter their oestrus period, their uterine horns double in size, and their ovaries grow 1.5–2 times larger. Sperm formation in males begins in August–September, with the testicles attaining their greatest weight in December–February. The vixen's oestrus period lasts three weeks, during which the dog-foxes mate with the vixens for several days, often in burrows. The male's bulbus glandis enlarges during copulation, forming a copulatory tie which may last for more than an hour. The gestation period lasts 49–58 days. Though foxes are largely monogamous, DNA evidence from one population indicated large levels of polygyny, incest and mixed paternity litters. Subordinate vixens may become pregnant, but usually fail to whelp, or have their kits killed postpartum by either the dominant female or other subordinates.

## Preferred Objects

### Food Tiers

* Processed Meat
* Whole Carcass
* Eggs

### Food Stations

* Water Bowl
* Water Trough
* Water Pipe
* Food Tray

### Food Enrichment

* Bamboo Feeder
* Skittle Feeder

### Toy Enrichment

* Blood Scent Marker
* Curio Ball
* Small Bubble Machine
* Sprinkler
* Tennis Ball
* Cardboard Box
* Gift Box Enrichment