Corsac Fox
Vulpes corsac
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Canidae
About
The corsac fox, also known as a corsac, is a medium-sized fox found in steppes, semi-deserts and deserts in Central Asia, ranging into Mongolia and northern China. Since 2004, it has been classified as least concern by IUCN, but populations fluctuate significantly, and numbers can drop tenfold within a single year. It is also known as the steppe fox. The word "corsac" is derived from the Russian name for the animal, "korsák" (корса́к), derived ultimately from Turkic "karsak".
Fun Fact
Corsac foxes can go months without drinking water in the Central Asian steppe, obtaining all moisture from prey — they are one of the most drought-resistant canids in the world.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in the steppes and semidesert of central and northeast Asia.
Diet
Eats fruit and other vegetation, especially during winter when availability of animal prey is low.
Lifespan
9 years (wild)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance