SAFARI LTD Red Fox Figure

Foxes feature heavily in the folklore of many cultures. In Native American and European legends, the Fox is regarded as a clever trickster. In Asian cultures, Foxes appear in folklore as powerful spirits that can have as many as nine tails. Known as huli jing in China, kumiho in Korea, and kitsune in Japan, these spirits can be good or bad omens, but they are renowned for wisdom and magical abilities including shape-shifting, which increase as the spirits get older. The Red Fox is one of the most widespread members of the order Carnivora, which includes bears, cats, canines, seals, hyenas, raccoons and other meat-eating mammals. Found throughout Europe, Asia and North America, the Red Fox is one of the most recognizable members of the Canidae family. Feature: - Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes - Characteristics: This curious Fox is standing with its head turned slightly to the right. Perhaps it heard a sound? Its ears are perked up and its eyes are alert, ready to scurry if a threat arises. - The Red Fox is part of the Wonderful Wildlife collection Specifications: - Dimensions: 18 L x 5.4 W x 10.16 H - Dimensions: 7.09 L x 2.13 W x 4.0 H