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Pampas Fox
Pampas Fox (Pseudalopex gymnocercus), also known as '''Azara's fox', is a medium sized zorro (false fox) native to South America.
Description
The pampas fox resembles the red fox, but is smaller and gray in color. It has short, dense fur that is gray on the back and underparts. The head and neck are reddish, and the ears are triangular, broad and relatively large; they are reddish on the outer surface and white on the inner surface. Pampas foxes weigh 9 to 12 pounds.
Subspecies
P. g. antiquus
P. g. gymnocerus
P. g. lordi''
Distribution and habitat
Pampas fox can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil. They prefer grasslands, forest and valleys.
Behavior
Pampas foxes mostly live a solitary life, but come together in breeding season and care for their young. They are most active at dusk and night. They are known to collect parts of clothing and take it back to their den. If a threatening or larger animal comes near them they are known to play dead with their eyes closed and will stay there until the animal leaves.
Diet
Pampas foxes eat plants, rats, fruits, rabbits, frogs, lizards and birds and sometimes lambs.
References
Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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