Red Fox
The red fox is a medium-sized wild canid known for its distinctive reddish-orange fur, white underbelly, and bushy tail. It has a slender and agile body, adapted for swift movement and stealthy hunting. With keen senses, including sharp eyesight and acute hearing, the red fox is a skilled predator capable of capturing various prey, including rodents, rabbits, birds, and insects. It is also known for its intelligence and adaptability, allowing it to thrive in different habitats and environmental conditions. Despite its solitary nature, the red fox is a versatile and successful carnivore, playing an essential role in ecosystems as a predator and scavenger.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
Red foxes inhabit a diverse range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, and urban areas. They are highly adaptable creatures, able to thrive in various environments as long as there is suitable cover for hunting and shelter, access to water sources, and ample prey populations.
Additional Information
Domestication
Domesticating red foxes is a relatively recent and ongoing endeavor, primarily to create domestic foxes for companionship and as pets. This process, known as "domestication by selection," involves selectively breeding red foxes for traits such as tameness, sociability, and reduced fear of humans. Domesticated red foxes, often referred to as "domestic foxes" or "tame foxes," exhibit behaviors more similar to domestic dogs, including increased friendliness towards humans, reduced aggression, and a greater tolerance for living in human environments.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Red foxes are primarily utilized for their fur. These wild canids' soft and thick pelts are highly valued for their warmth, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making them sought-after commodities in the fur trade. Hunters often pursue red foxes for their pelts, which are used to create various garments, accessories, and decorative items. Red fox fur may also be utilized to craft warm clothing, such as coats and hats.
Stats
Type:Physical Attributes: Strength 1, Dexterity 4, Stamina 2
Social Attributes: Presence 2, Manipulation 1, Composure 3
Mental Attributes: Intelligence 1, Wits 4, Resolve 3
Skills: Athletics 4 (running), Brawl 3, Stealth 3, Intimidation 1, Survival 3 (tracking)
Health: 5
Willpower: 6
Initiative: 7
Defense: 4
Land Speed: 22/44
Size: 3
Weapons/Attacks:
| Type | Damage | Dice Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 1L | 8 |
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