Tag: Carnivora

The culpeo is a large fox native to South America. Resembling a coyote, it is a dominant predator in its habitat and preys on small mammals, birds, and carrion.

The South American gray fox is a small canid found in the Andes and Patagonian steppe. It has a grayish coat and is highly adaptable, living in diverse environments from forests to grasslands.

The pampas fox is a medium-sized canid native to South America’s pampas and savanna regions. It is omnivorous, feeding on small animals, insects, and fruits.

The Sechuran fox is a small canid native to the deserts of Peru. It has a sand-colored coat and is nocturnal, feeding on rodents, insects, and fruits.

The hoary fox is a small canid native to central Brazil. It is often found in savanna habitats and has a unique diet focused heavily on insects.

Darwin’s fox is a rare and critically endangered canid native to the southern forests of Chile. It is found in both coastal and inland habitats and is named after Charles Darwin, who described it.

The common raccoon dog is a small, raccoon-like canid native to East Asia and parts of Europe. It is highly adaptable and has a unique behavior of hibernating in colder climates.

The Japanese raccoon dog is a subspecies of the raccoon dog, native to Japan. It is well-adapted to forested areas and has cultural significance in Japanese folklore.

The bat-eared fox is a small canid native to Africa. Its large ears help it detect prey and dissipate heat. It primarily feeds on termites and other insects, making it a specialist predator.

The gray fox is a small, arboreal canid native to the Americas. It is one of the few canids capable of climbing trees and is known for its salt-and-pepper-colored coat.