Western Red Fox 
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numerous species and subspecies. Some of these species 
range into the Arctic regions, and most of them may be said 
to prefer the temperate or colder chmates. Some of the 
species furnish very fine and valuable furs, and are much 
sought after by hunters and trappers for this reason. Elliot's 
Check-list gives twenty-four species and subspecies as found 
in North America, of which, however, only two occur in 
Colorado. 
Key of the Species 
A. Larger, total length, 43. V. macrourus, p. 237 
B. Smaller, total length, 25. V. velox, p. 239 
FIG. 76. WESTERN RED FOX, VulpeS maCYOUVUS 
Dorsal view of skull x | 
Vulpes macrourus. Western Red Fox 
Vulpes macrourus Baird, Stans. Explor. Great Salt Lake, p. 309 
(1852). 
Type locality. — Great Salt Lake, Utah. 
Measurements. — Total length, 43; tail vert., 18.25; hind foot, 7. 
Description. — Above reddish fulvous, darkest along median line 
of back and across shoulders; posterior half of back rather grizzled 
