Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Meet Finnley!

Maymont’s male red fox was found as an orphaned, sickly kit. He was transferred to Maymont in 2018 when he was well enough to travel, but he was still on the mend. He was not able to return to the wild due to habituation to humans during his rehabilitation as a young fox. Once at Maymont, he continued to receive the care he needed, and he was able to heal. Today, he is very healthy and is a great ambassador in educating Maymont’s visitors about his species.

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Keeper's Notes

Finnley enjoys a variety of produce, such as zucchini, squash, bell pepper and apples, that the keepers rotate daily.

He loves ripping apart cardboard boxes and figuring out other puzzles as he looks for food items. Our keepers also provide him with scents rubbed on the boxes. He also really enjoys seasonal produce like pumpkins!

A great time to see Finnley active is early in the morning when he has the zoomies. Then, he takes his midday nap in the corner near the bridge.

Species Info

DIET

As omnivores, they feed on rodents, rabbits, birds, frogs, insects, and fruits and vegetables.

SIZE

6-25 lbs, 2-3 ft long

LIFESPAN

3-4 years in the wild; and 12-15 years in care settings

HABITAT & RANGE

Forests, grasslands, mountains, deserts, urban and rural areas throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere

CONSERVATION STATUS

Commonly found throughout Virginia and the Northern Hemisphere

Quick Facts

Red foxes are skilled, solitary hunters.

They are very adaptable to different habitats such as forests, tundra, prairies, desert, mountains and urban areas.

Foxes are often iconic characters in classic literature throughout the world, and depicted as mischievous, wily and cunning, but also lovable.

Resources:

Red fox | Virginia DWR

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Virginia Wildlife Trail

The Robins Nature Center

Maymont Farm

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Through a symbolic adoption, you help us care for our red fox and all the animals in Maymont’s care.

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