Red fox has one of the most widely distributed populations, living across most of the entire Northern Hemisphere, due to its ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. They enjoy probably the coolest Latin name of all the mammals (vulpes vulpes) and females are called vixens. They hunt mostly using their heightened sense of hearing, and prefer to live in the open, as opposed to dens, which are only used for rearing young or escaping bad weather. Red fox has amazing skills of vocalization spanning 5 octaves, and at least 12 specific sounds used for contact and interaction. The red fox has a long history of living alongside humans, even forming successful colonies within urban areas. Because of this, the mythologies surrounding fox are far reaching. Fox as a totem is associated with shapeshifting, cunning, and feminine power. Unfortunately, foxes of all varieties are still extensively bred and kept in inhumane conditions throughout their lives for the fur industry. You can help by boycotting fur of all kinds (look at materials labeled on coats especially) and donating to fox rescue organizations like SaveAFox.org.
*This piece is painted on a flat, masonite panel and ships unframed.
Red fox has one of the most widely distributed populations, living across most of the entire Northern Hemisphere, due to its ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. They enjoy probably the coolest Latin name of all the mammals (vulpes vulpes) and females are called vixens. They hunt mostly using their heightened sense of hearing, and prefer to live in the open, as opposed to dens, which are only used for rearing young or escaping bad weather. Red fox has amazing skills of vocalization spanning 5 octaves, and at least 12 specific sounds used for contact and interaction. The red fox has a long history of living alongside humans, even forming successful colonies within urban areas. Because of this, the mythologies surrounding fox are far reaching. Fox as a totem is associated with shapeshifting, cunning, and feminine power. Unfortunately, foxes of all varieties are still extensively bred and kept in inhumane conditions throughout their lives for the fur industry. You can help by boycotting fur of all kinds (look at materials labeled on coats especially) and donating to fox rescue organizations like SaveAFox.org.
*This piece is painted on a flat, masonite panel and ships unframed.