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  1. Swift fox
    Swift foxSpecies of mammal
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    Swift fox - Wikipedia
    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassMammalia
    A Cat-Sized Runner
    A Cat-Sized Runner
    A True Prairie Survivor
    A True Prairie Survivor
    Description

    The swift fox has a dark, grayish, tan coloration that extends to a yellowish tan color across its sides and legs. The throat, chest, and belly range from pale yellow to white in color. Its tail is black-tipped, and it has black p… See more

    Distribution and habitat

    The swift fox lives in short-grass prairies and western grassland. They form their dens in sandy soil on open prairies, in plowed fields, or along fences. It is native to the Great Plains region of North America, and its ran… See more

    Conservation status

    The swift fox was once a severely endangered species, due to predator control programs in the 1930s that were aimed mostly at the gray wolf and the coyote. The species was extirpated from Canada by 1938, but a … See more

    Behavior and ecology

    In the wild, the swift fox usually lives 3–6 years, but may live up to 14 years in captivity. It is primarily nocturnal, spending only evenings and nighttime above ground in the summer. Daytime activities are usually con… See more

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