Red Fox

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Along the Appalachian Trail, you can encounter many types of animals and birds. While smaller animals are more commonplace, clever foxes usually remain out of sight. It’s not that they aren’t curious; it’s that they’re cautious. Appalachian foxes have grown wary of humans. You still may surprise a fox in the wild, but they’ll seem more afraid of you than you are of them.

Fox Den. Red Foxes usually have multiple dens in their territory, one large one for winter living, birthing and rearing their young, and other smaller dens for emergency food storage. A series of tunnels often connects these to the main den.

Foxes inside a tree trunk

Tree stump den.

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Foxes are amazing animals, not only because of their appearance and visual characteristics but also because of their behavioral patterns. They are considered to be very smart animals that can withstand and overcome any kind of difficulty. Foxes managed to learn survival in extreme climates and urban environments. Learn more about Fox Dens on the learn about nature website.