PALE FOX

"Distinct Features of the Pale Fox

The Pale Fox, scientifically known as Vulpes pallida, is a relatively small fox species primarily identified by its pale, sandy-colored coat, which serves as camouflage in its desert habitat.

Speaking of camouflage, pale foxes are pros. In fact, pale foxes are so good at camouflaging that they tend to evade scientists and, as a result, are one of the least researched canids in the world! 

This species has a slender body, long legs, and a bushy tail, often with a dark tip. Its large ears not only help in dissipating heat but also provide an acute sense of hearing, crucial for detecting prey in the vast expanses of the desert.

Diet and Hunting Style of the Pale Fox

Omnivorous in nature, the Pale Fox has a varied diet, made up of rodents (mainly gerbils), insects, and occasionally reptiles, birds, and plants. This allows the fox to adapt to the availability of food sources in its environment. Hunting primarily under the cover of darkness, the Pale Fox utilizes its keen senses of hearing and smell to locate prey or scavenge for food. The majority of its water intake is derived from its diet, reducing its dependency on scarce water sources in its arid habitats." (Nessie O'Neil)