Physical 

This small, dog-like animal is rusty-red with white under parts, chin, and throat. The ears are pointy and tall, and the tail is long and bushy with a white tip.

 

Habitat

Red fox prefer the edges of forests, tilled fields and marsh edges, but they can also be found on farmland, beaches, prairies, woodlands and both alpine and arctic tundra. They thrive throughout most of New Jersey.

 

Feeding 

Their winter diet consists mainly of small mammals such as mice, squirrels, and rabbits. In the summer months, insects, crustacea, turtle eggs and vegetable matter play a more important part in their feeding habits.