corsac fox
mammal
Also known as: Vulpes corsac, corsak fox, steppe fox
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The corsac fox (Vulpes corsac) is a small, yellowish-brown fox native to central Asia. It is also known as the Afghan fox. Foxes, in general, are members of the dog family and resemble small to medium-sized dogs with bushy tails, pointed ears, and narrow snouts. The genus Vulpes includes several species, such as the red fox and the corsac fox. Corsac foxes inhabit steppes and semideserts in eastern Eurasia and are described as social animals.12
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