6/14/2011 Kit Fox By: Frinee, Aryana and Ayantu

6/14/2011 What does this animal look like?

6/14/2011 The kit fox is a small fox. It has a gray coat with a brown tone and it has dark patches around its nose. It also has white legs and big ears. It measures 15 to 21 inches long. It weighs from 3.5 to 6 pounds.

6/14/2011 Where does this animal live?

6/14/2011 The kit fox lives in the western part of the United States and north central Mexico. It can be found in grasslands, valleys, woodlands and deserts.

6/14/2011 What does this animal eat?

6/14/2011 The kit fox eats kangaroo rats, cotton tail rabbits, black- tailed jack rabbits, prairie dogs, insects, lizards, snakes and fish. They are nocturnal and search for food at night.

6/14/2011 How does this animal protect itself?

6/14/2011 The kit fox is a nocturnal animal that hunts at night so it won’t be seen. It also makes burrows under the ground to protect itself.

6/14/2011 What are other interesting facts about this animal?

6/14/2011 The kit fox can run up to 25 miles per hour for short distances. Its life span is about 7 years. The kit fox is also called a Swift Fox.