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This week we are looking at the Sechuran fox, also called the
Peruvian desert fox or the Sechuran zorro, is a small South American species of
canid closely related to other South American "false" foxes or zorro.
It gets its name for being found in the Sechura Desert in northwestern Peru.
It has sandy-coloured fur and distinctive facial markings,
this fox species is adapted to the harsh and arid conditions of its habitat,
where it plays a crucial role as a predator and scavenger.
The Sechuran fox is nocturnal
and spends the daylight hours in a den dug into the ground. It is generally
solitary, although occasionally seen travelling in pairs. Pups are born in
October and November, although little else is known of its reproductive
behavior.
When conditions allow, Sechuran foxes are omnivores, but can also survive on a completely herbivorous diet when necessary. They can eat seed pods and fruit of Cordia and mito plants. More commonly, however, they also eat insects, rodents, bird eggs, and carrion. It is thought that they can survive for long periods without drinking, receiving the water in their food.
Too stinking cute! At first glance the top image looked like a cat. Foxes sure are a beautiful animal and there’s so many different kinds.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that all these foxes are perfectly adapted to the environment that supports their feeding needs. So unique and such a cute one! Blessings, Jo-Anne!
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