Other predators: Red foxes compete with other predators for food and territory. Some of their main competitors include coyotes, wolves, bobcats, and bears.
Prey species: Red foxes also compete with other predators for prey. Some of their main competitors for prey include owls, hawks, eagles, and other carnivorous birds.
Disease and parasites: Red foxes can also suffer from diseases and parasites that can weaken them and make them more vulnerable to competition from other predators and prey species.
Habitat loss and fragmentation: Red foxes also face competition from humans in the form of habitat loss and fragmentation. As human populations grow and expand, they often encroach on red fox habitats, reducing the amount of space available for them to live and hunt.
Climate change: Climate change can also affect red fox populations by altering their habitats and the availability of food and water.