The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a small to medium-sized mammal known for its striking reddish-orange fur, bushy tail (often with a white tip), and pointed ears. Native to the Northern Hemisphere, it is the most widely distributed species of fox, found in forests, grasslands, mountains, and urban areas.

Red foxes are highly adaptable and skilled hunters with a varied diet, feeding on small mammals, birds, fruits, and insects. They are also known for their clever and curious behaviour, often portrayed as cunning creatures in folklore and literature. Socially, red foxes live in family groups, but they usually hunt alone.

Red foxes control populations of small mammals and insects, playing an essential role in ecosystem balance. However, they also serve as prey for larger predators like wolves, eagles, and humans.

Red foxes have a reddish-orange coat, white underbelly, black legs, and a long bushy tail (called a "brush") with a distinctive white tip.