Foxes belong to the Canidae family in the order Carnivora. They are extremely loyal to their partners and will not choose other partners even after their partners die. In mythology, foxes usually play charming and seductive villains, and the saying "fox. spirit" is even more popular. This also confirms the high appearance of foxes. So, which fox is the most beautiful? Next, the editor will present the ten most beautiful foxes in the world, including Arctic foxes, fennec foxes, marble foxes, silver foxes, South African foxes, red foxes and North American foxes, etc. Come and have a look!
1. Arctic fox (all snow-white/beautiful fur)
The Arctic fox is widely regarded as the most beautiful fox species. They have dense and fluffy hair, long and fluffy tails, and white tail ends. Because their foot structure is similar to that of a hare, its scientific name means "fox with rabbit feet."
The fur of the Arctic fox is white and thick, and it can survive in an environment of minus 70 degrees Celsius. Their fur also has a good camouflage effect and can effectively blend into the snow. However, as global temperatures rise and red foxes gradually invade the habitat of the Arctic fox, food resources begin to become scarce, causing the population of the Arctic fox to fluctuate. In addition, in the 1990s, due to the increase in fur prices, the number of Arctic foxes also decreased significantly, facing a high risk of extinction.
2. Fennec Fox (Iconic Big Ears/Cream Color)
Although the fennec fox may not be the most beautiful fox, it is definitely one of the cutest foxes. This fox lives in extremely dry and hot desert areas and is known as the "Desert Fox". They are the smallest species in the fox genus, and their biggest identifying feature is their big ears. This pair of charming long ears not only adds to their cuteness, but also serves as an important tool for them to dissipate heat and help them maintain body temperature.
In addition, fennec foxes can use their sharp ears to hear the movements of prey hidden under the sand. Their cream-colored fur also serves to resist the cold at night and effectively regulate body temperature during the day.
3. Marble Fox (Popular Colored Fox/Beautiful Color)
In the inventory of the most beautiful foxes, artificially raised fur color variant foxes are also indispensable. Among them, the popularity of marble foxes is particularly prominent. Their fur is mainly white, and their heads and backs are covered with marble-like patterns. From a distance, they look like a piece of clean marble. In addition to its gorgeous appearance, the marble fox has a gentler face, which is completely different from the seductive image of other foxes.
Because their facial patterns are similar to those of pandas, this fox is also affectionately called the panda fox in China.
4. Silver Fox (precious fur/delicate luster)
The silver fox is a rare fox that occupies a place in the fox encyclopedia. It is also called the silver-black fox or the black fox. This fox is a natural fur color mutation of the red fox, named because the middle part of its guard hair is silvery white. The economic value of the silver fox is extremely high, and the high-quality fur is very precious. It is often used to make coats, collars, leather hats and scarves.
Silver fox fur is regarded as a treasure among fox furs. It has fine and thick hair, thin leather and strong warmth retention. Therefore, it is a traditional high-end fur. In ancient China, there was a saying that "the first-grade black fox, the second-grade mink, and the third-grade fox raccoon". In today's international fur market, silver fox fur is even more known as "soft gold".
5. Cape fox (big ears/beautiful color)
Among the top ten fox appearance rankings, the Cape fox has some similarities with the fennec fox. This small fox is light in size, agile in movement, and covered with soft ochre-yellow fur. It is undoubtedly the most charming member of the beast. They have a pair of particularly large reddish-brown ears that can be up to 13 cm long, and their enhanced hearing system allows them to easily detect potential predators and prey.
Domesticated South African foxes are gentle and often curl up together, close to people, and can even be kept as pets.
6. Red fox (bright color/cute appearance)
Red foxes are the most common type of foxes. Whether it is the fox fairy and fox demon in ancient Chinese mythology or the fox image in the ancient Greek "Aesop's Fables", most of them refer to red foxes from the Eurasian continent.
They usually have brown-red or brown-yellow hair, and their tails are thick and fluffy, often exceeding half the length of the body. The back of the ear is black, which contrasts with the fur on the head, and the tail is white at the end. The body is slender, and the fur color varies greatly depending on the season and region. The red fox has very keen hearing and smell, and is alert and quick in action.
7. North American fox (the smallest fox in America/big ears)
The North American fox is one of the smallest foxes in America, with a body length of between 38 and 52 cm, a tail length of 22 to 32 cm, and a weight of generally between 1.5 and 3 kg. Their distinctive feature is the pair of large ears with thick fur, which helps to dissipate heat in the desert environment.
The North American fox is slender, with long legs and a straight and thick tail with a black tail tip. Depending on the season, their fur color will also vary, ranging from rusty brown to light gray in the summer, and silver gray in the winter, with a white belly.
8. Coral Fox (sharp eyes/short body/big tail)
Among the foxes with high appearance, the Coral Fox is definitely worth mentioning. The body length of an adult Coral Fox is about 55 cm, and the tail length is about 35 cm. It is a typical big-tailed fox.
Due to its short limbs and overly fluffy tail, it does not run fast, but they are very good in smell, hearing and vision, especially the huge ears, which can quickly help them locate prey. Their eyes are sharp and bright, full of spirit.
9. Gray Fox (Big Ears/Eyeliner)
Gray foxes are also very beautiful, with a body length of between 38 and 45 cm and a weight of 2 to 3.6 kg. They are short and slender with relatively short limbs, narrow snouts and long ears with slightly rounded tips and long whiskers. The thick tail hair is reddish brown with a black tip and black spots above the tail, indicating that it has scent glands.
The gray fox has gray and light yellow fur on the upper body, while the lower body is pale yellow with white. Their eyes are surrounded by a dark ring, and the pupils will appear oval in bright light at night. In addition, their pale sandy hair is very consistent with the desert habitat, making them more concealed in the environment.
10. Tibetan Fox (Quiet and cute temperament/expression king Internet celebrity)
Although the Tibetan fox is not necessarily considered the most beautiful fox, it has undoubtedly become one of the popular Internet celebrity animals in recent years. Its square face looks quite cute, so it is very popular on the Internet and is often used to make various interesting emoticons.
Compared with the cunning appearance of ordinary foxes, the Tibetan fox gives people an overall impression of a combination of square and round due to its face shape and thick hair, breaking people's traditional view of foxes. Its square face with a slightly disdainful look always makes people laugh, and everyone must have a deep memory of it.
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