Do Foxes Eat Both Plants & Animals?
Foxes are medium-sized mammals characterized by their dog-like appearance and fluffy tails. While found in the wild, foxes also make appearances in urban areas. Their diet includes both plants and animals.
Plants
In terms of plants, vegetables and fruit, foxes eat items such as apples, pears and corn. While foxes do eat plants, the majority of their diet still consists of animals and other meat.
Animals
Foxes tend to eat smaller animals such as rabbits, mice and birds. They also like to eat insects, digging for worms and beetles.
- Foxes are medium-sized mammals characterized by their dog-like appearance and fluffy tails.
- While foxes do eat plants, the majority of their diet still consists of animals and other meat.
Other Food
More than anything else, foxes are scavengers. They locate animals other creatures kill and find meat, bread or pet food that humans have discarded.
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