Therefore, you might see a fox that looks black in Ontario, but it's not a separate species, just a color variant of the red fox.
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Do black foxes live in Ontario?
While there are no true black foxes native to Ontario, there are melanistic red foxes that appear black. These foxes have a genetic mutation that causes them to produce excess melanin, making their fur appear dark.
Therefore, you might see a fox that looks black in Ontario, but it's not a separate species, just a color variant of the red fox. |