The most common and abundant of the fox species, the red fox is found across the entire northern hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to North Africa to Eurasia. It has also been introduced in Australia, where it is considered an invasive species.

In spite of its name, the red fox doesn’t always have red fur; colour morphs common in the species include the cross fox (so named for the black stripes across its back and shoulders) and the silver fox, which has black fur tipped with white.

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus)

As its name indicates, the Arctic fox is native to the northern hemisphere, found throughout the Arctic tundra. It is highly adapted to its frigid environment, with a small, dense body and deep, insulating fur that changes colour with the season — brown-grey in summer, white in winter.

Grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

With its preference for deciduous forest habitat, the grey fox is found only in southern Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Although similar in size to the red fox, the grey fox can be distinguished by its rounded ears and brindled fur. It is one of only two, possibly three, living species of the genus Urocyon, which means “tailed dog,” and the only species of American canid that can climb trees.