Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
One of the most widely distributed carnivora, increasing range along human expansion. Ability to adapt quickly to new situations. Eats mostly small rodents but also rabbits, birds, reptiles and young deer. Montreal area fox population descended from the original wave of immigration over 400'000 years ago.
Common Names
| 🇨🇦 | Red Fox |
| 🇫🇷 | Renard Roux |
| 🇩🇪 | Rotfuchs |
| 🇲🇽 | Zorro Rojo |
Taxonomy
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
Characteristics
| Length | 90-105cm |
| Weight | 6-8kg male 4-5kg female |
Explore More
🎧 Apple Podcast: About this species' biology, behavior and ecological importance.
Best Locations and Seasons for Sightings
The fox family, I was able to watch, is located on Île Saint Bernard. I also saw reports from frequent fox observations in Montreal Botanical Garden.
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc national du Bic | x | - | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from my park visit journals.
Identification and Similar Species
We are all familiar with this species and it is identified due to its shape and color easily. Although there are atypical colorations, those are rarely observed.
Captured Moments
Videos are hosted on YouTube. Click on a thumbnail to watch it.
Hunting Recorded 2025-05-25 in Parc national du Bic
All content on this page — including photos, videos, and field audio recordings — was created by Karl-Heinz Müller, a Montréal-based wildlife filmmaker, sound recordist, and photographer. Founder of MUUUH and Québec Sauvage, he has spent over a decade documenting Canada’s natural habitats through immersive soundscapes and wildlife films. Learn more about Karl-Heinz
Last updated: 2024-12-19