Photograph of a Cape Fox lying by its den
Photograph of a Cape Fox lying by its den
Predator Conservation Trust: Cape Fox information
CAPE FOX
Scientific name:
Vulpes Chama
Afrikaans name:
Silwervos
(Silver Fox) also known as
Silwerjakkals (Silver Jackal)
DESCRIPTION
The Cape Fox is very similar in appearance to a young black backed jackal.
They are small, being around 30-36cm high at the shoulder, and are around
90-97cm in length (including a 25-34cm tail). Cape Foxes typically weigh
between 2.5 and 4Kg. They have a silvery-grey body with tawny brown legs
and head. The face and underside is a tawny-cream colour and there is a
black muzzle stripe. The tail has a dark tip.
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