FoxVulpes vulpes

Slender in appearance, it has a long, fluffy tail and a pointed muzzle that make it unmistakable. Its fur is reddish-brown to light brown, its throat and belly are white or gray and its paws appear to have black “socks”. Its ears are large and its eyes have a vertical pupil.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Breeding Season December - February

Dimension Length (head-body): 52-72 cm

Habitat It prefers scrubland, forests, farmland, hills, dunes and marshes.

Raposa  ©João Cosme

Raposa ©João Cosme

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