Rüppell's Fox
Vulpes rueppelli
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Canidae
About
Rüppell's fox, also called Rüppell's sand fox, is a fox species living in desert and semi-desert regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and southwestern Asia. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008. It is named after the German naturalist Eduard Rüppell.
Fun Fact
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Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the deserts of North Africa south of the Atlas Mountains, from Mauritania and Morocco in the west to Egypt and Djibouti in the east.
Diet
Eaten include grasses and desert succulents, along with fruits such as dates, and they have also been known to scavenge from human garbage.
Lifespan
12 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance