Gray Fox
Gandalf spent the first two years of his life as someone's pet before being confiscated by the authorities. Because he had never lived on his own in the wild, he needed a safe, permanent home, so he joined The Zoo family in December 2018.
Scientific name
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Lifespan
15-20 years
Range
The gray fox inhabits wooded, brushy areas throughout North and South America, but has adjusted to suburban and urban areas.
Diet
Gray foxes are solitary hunters that prey on a variety of small mammals, such as rabbits, birds, and voles. They also eat fruit, insects, and some plant matter.
Social Structure
Gray foxes are solitary hunters and presumed to be monogamous, like other fox species.
Conservation Status
Threats in the Wild
Gray foxes are most vulnerable to habitat loss and degradation due to urban and agricultural development. However, these threats are minor and the wild population remains stable.
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