Silver-black foxes are a genetic mutation of red foxes. They originated in Alaska and eastern Siberia in North America. After more than 100 years of breeding and domestication, they have now become the main breed of precious fur animals.

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Silver Black Fox

[Kingdom] Animal Kingdom

[Gate] Chordate

【Subphylum】Vertebrate Subphylum

【Class】Mammalia

【Subclass】Zeuthera

【Order】Carnivora

【Suborder】Schizopodidae

【Family】Canidae

【Subfamily】Fox Subfamily

[genus] fox

[species] red fox

[subspecies] silver-black fox

II. Appearance characteristics

Silver-black foxes have thin waists and high legs and thick and long tails. They are very good at running and agile. Their mouths are pointed and long, their eyes are large and bright, and their ears are erect. They have sensitive senses of sight and smell.

III. Living habits

Silver-black foxes live in mountains, forests, grasslands and cold regions. They will not only catch rodents, frogs, fish and other animals, but also collect Seeds, berries, roots, etc. of plants. Generally, the silver-black foxes will grow fatter in autumn. With the arrival of winter, when food begins to be scarce, their bodies will gradually become thinner.

IV. Distribution range

Silver-black foxes are generally distributed in the northwestern part of North America. Since the 19th century, they will sometimes be found in Labrador, Magdalen Islands and other regions.

V. Growth and reproduction

The silver-black fox comes into heat once a year, and the litter size is less than that of the blue fox and raccoon dog, usually 4~6. Scientists in Finland have proved through observation and experiments that the silver-black foxes that are well domesticated and are not afraid of people have a high calving rate and a high survival rate. Their lifespan is 8 to 10 years, the reproductive age can reach 8 years, the best breeding period is 2 to 5 years, and those after 5 years should be eliminated.

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