Size:
Head and body length: 60-95 cm (23.6-37.4 in)
Tail length: 30-45 cm (11.8-17.7 in)
Shoulder height: 35-40 cm (13.8-15.7 in)
Weight: 5-12 kg (11-26 lbs)
Body:
Long and slender with relatively short legs
Fur is generally reddish-orange, but can vary from silver-grey to black
Ears are large, pointed and black-tipped
Eyes are dark brown and set at an angle
Tail is long and bushy with a white tip
Head:
Narrow with a pointed muzzle
Teeth are sharp and designed for catching and killing prey
Whiskers are long and sensitive, helping the fox to navigate and detect prey
Paws:
Front paws have five toes with sharp, non-retractible claws
Hind paws have four toes with blunt, semi-retractible claws
Paw pads are furred to help the fox walk quietly
Scent glands:
Foxes have scent glands located on their feet, tail and anal region
These glands are used to mark their territory and communicate with other foxes