What Is a Fox?
A fox is a mammal. It has fur, breathes air and is part of the dog family.
Foxes eat berries, insects, eggs and small animals. They live in forests, grasslands and other places.
Fox
A fox is a small wild animal. It has pointed ears, a narrow nose and a bushy tail. Foxes are part of the dog family.
Fun Facts About Foxes
- A baby fox is called a cub.
- A fox has a big, bushy tail.
- Foxes have very good hearing.
- A fox can run and jump.
Easy learning for little ones
Talk and Move
Try one short prompt at a time. Children can point, speak or copy the movement.
- 1
Point to the fox's bushy tail.
- 2
Say “fox” and point to its ears.
- 3
Pretend to listen for a tiny sound.
Home, Food and Movement
- Home: forests, grasslands and hills
- Food: berries, insects, eggs and small animals
- Movement: walks, runs, jumps and digs
- Sound: barks, whines and growls
Easy Practice Sentences
Easy: I see a fox.
Medium: The fox has a bushy tail.
Challenge: The fox listens beside the grass.
Say each sentence aloud and point to the picture.
Activity Idea
Make a fox picture.
- Draw a fox with pointed ears.
- Add four paws and a bushy tail.
- Colour its fur red, brown or white.
- Tell a grown-up what your fox might eat.
This activity helps children draw, speak and notice shapes.
Fox Body Parts
- Ears: help the fox hear
- Eyes: help it see
- Nose: helps it smell food
- Paws: help it walk, run and dig
- Tail: helps it balance and stay warm
Look and Think
- Can you point to the fox’s ears?
- What colour is its fur?
- Can you find its four paws?
- Is its tail long and bushy?
Learning Safely About Foxes
- Foxes are wild animals. Never go near one.
- Never touch or feed a fox.
- Stay with a grown-up at a wildlife park.
- Always stay behind the safety fence.
Compare and Think
- Fox and wolf: both are in the dog family, but a fox is smaller
- Fox and pet dog: both have fur and paws, but a fox is wild
- Fox and cat: both have whiskers, but a fox has a bushy tail
Fox Family Life
A mother fox looks after her cubs in a den. A den is a safe place to rest.
Fox cubs play and learn. They stay near their mother while they are small.
Why Foxes Need Protection
Foxes need safe places to live. They also need enough food and clean water.
People can protect the wild places where foxes live.
Fox Words to Learn
- Cub: a baby fox
- Den: a safe place where a fox rests
- Fur: hair that covers a fox’s body
- Paw: a fox’s foot
- Habitat: an animal’s home
Check understanding
Quick Questions
Say each answer aloud. Then check it with a grown-up.
Q1
What is a baby fox called?
Answer
A baby fox is called a cub.
Q2
What kind of tail does a fox have?
Answer
A fox has a bushy tail.
Q3
Name one food a fox may eat.
Answer
A fox may eat berries, insects or eggs.
Q4
Where does a fox rest?
Answer
A fox can rest in a den.