Renard roux                                   Green : the Borealie

Vulpes vulpes                                Red : actual distribution

Order: Carnivora

Family: Canidae

Diet: Carnivorous , feeding principally on small mammals, carrion, birds, frogs, insects, but also eats berries.

Reproduction: Sexually mature at 10 months. Mating occurs between December and March. The 4-7 cubs are born between March and May after a gestation period of 2 months, and are weaned after 4-5 weeks.

Longevity: Up to 10 years in the wild and 14 years in captivity.

Predators: Canadian lynx, bobcats, coyotes, wolverines, gray wolves and black bears.

Status: Abundant, not at risk.