How are wolves different from foxes and coyotes?
It is very rare to actually see a wolf in the wild, but other species, such as foxes and coyotes, are still common and may be mistaken for wolves at long distances. Some breeds of dog are very “wolf-like” and may also be mistaken for wolves if they are seen running loose. FoxesFoxes are much smaller than wolves — adult red foxes weigh only 10-14 pounds and are not much larger than house cats. They have slit pupils, like cats, so they are able to see well in the dark. (Wolves and coyotes have round pupils.) “Red” foxes range in color from pale orange to dark brown or even black, and occasionally have been seen in white and other colors. Their tail tips are always white. Foxes do not hunt in packs and hunt only small animals such as mice, birds, or rabbits. Foxes do not hunt prey much larger than themselves. They also like to eat plants, vegetables, and insects, which wolves do not eat as often. They can climb trees. Foxes breed around the same time as wolves, producing litters of four t
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