A highly adaptable canid species widespread across the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by its reddish-orange fur and exceptional behavioral flexibility.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse ecosystems including forests, grasslands, mountains, agricultural landscapes, suburban and urban environments from Arctic tundra to temperate regions
Ecological Role
Key mesopredator regulating small mammal populations, seed dispersal, and maintaining ecological balance in multiple terrestrial ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATDense fur with characteristic reddish-orange coloration, seasonal coat variations, white chest and belly
LIMBS WINGSFour limbs, digitigrade locomotion, padded paws with non-retractable claws, adaptable for various terrains
HEAD SENSORYTriangular ears, acute hearing, excellent olfactory capabilities, forward-facing eyes with binocular vision
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized canid, body length 45-90 cm, weight 3-14 kg, slender build with bushy tail approximately 30-50 cm long
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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