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FLESH-EATERS 



1,165,000, — for America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In 

 the London market the price of the finest skins has risen 

 from $2.50 in 1896 to $16.55 in 1910. This is due to the 

 decreasing annual supply. 



The range of the Red Fox is very wide. From North 

 Carolina and Tennessee it extends through the whole north- 

 eastern United States, 

 westward to Montana, 

 and northward to the 

 limit of trees. It is the 

 most common fox in 

 Alaska, wherever there 

 are trees. It is so cun- 

 ning and so well able 

 to take care of itself, 

 even in populous coun- 

 tries, that it refuses to 

 be exterminated. The length of an average specimen is 

 24+13 inches; height, 13 inches. 



There is little pleasure to be derived from foxes kept in 

 captivity as pets. They are very nervous, easily frightened, 

 and, as a rule, are totally lacking in all the sentiments which 

 resemble affection. Nevertheless, we have seen, and also 

 owned, Red Foxes that were tame and partially trustworthy 

 when handled. 



The Cross Fox is really a color phase of the red fox, 

 marked by black legs and under-parts, a dark-colored cross 

 on the shoulders, steel-gray body and head, and a big black 

 tail with a snow-white tip. There is a reddish patch behind 



Sanborn, Photo., N. Y. Zoological Park. 

 RED FOX. 



