hoary fox
mammal, Lycalopex species
Also known as: Lycalopex vetulus
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The hoary fox (Lycalopex vetulus) is a mammal belonging to the dog family, Canidae. While not a true fox, it resembles them and is classified within the genus Lycalopex, which includes other South American foxes. These animals are typically long-haired and grayish, with bushy tails. They inhabit open terrain and are nocturnal, feeding on small animals, birds, fruit, plants, and insects. The hoary fox is found in the grasslands of Brazil. The conservation status of the hoary fox has not yet been evaluated by the IUCN.12
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