The red fox is an important predator in the Platte River Watershed. Most foxes live in farmlands that have woods and streams. They often take over burrows abandoned by other animals for shelter. They can survive in both urban and suburban areas. Their dens consist of a family room, food and storage area, playroom, with two to three exits (most rooms have separate paths to outside). They can also live in culverts, basements, and garden sheds.
Their diet consists of game birds, (such as pheasant and grouse), mice, rabbits and some plants.
The young are born blind with short, gray fur. Ten days after they are born with their eyes open. Then after about 3 weeks, they start playing outside. The new kits are alert, curious, affectionate, and playful. After about 2 months they gain solitude and independence, eventually to leave their den to find their own way.
If mother and daughter have babies at the same time the daughter will give control to her mother. The older daughter assists in the child-bearing and acts as a babysitter.
Fox live in a loose family group. The males den with two vixen [females]. Often, a mother and an older daughter. They prefer a solitary life and they like to hunt alone.
Look for fox in the forests, farms and meadows of the Platte River Watershed.
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