Born into one of three color phases (red, black or cross), they’re distinguishable from other native foxes by their black-backed ears and white-tipped tails. They’re a bit smaller and lighter than ...

Grizzled gray upperparts, a blackish band on each side of the muzzle, and a black-tipped tail are some of the characters by which the gray fox differs from the red fox. Other differences include ...

DESCRIPTION: Sierra Nevada red foxes have a small, slender body and legs; long, pointed ears; an elongated snout; and a long, white-tipped tail. They’re typically smaller than lowland red fox ...

“Note that silver foxes are the same species as red foxes,” the agency said ... All have a white-tipped tail, just as this one does.” The white on the tip of the creature’s tail ...