Can foxes climb trees?

Gray fox climb trees head first, and they have the ability to descend a tree either tail first or head first. The Red Fox. The Red Fox, named for its reddish-brown fur, is one of the most common species of foxes. read more

Gray foxes are the only recognized species to climb trees regularly, and they have special adaptations that let them live a partially arboreal life, like partially retractable claws (more so than other foxes) and flexible ankles. But Red foxes have been seen climbing easier-to-scale trees and shrubbery for bird eggs and nestlings. read more

Foxes can do the same thing and if a cougar is after you looking for dinner then that is a lot of incentive to go climb a tree; although it may not be the brightest thing to do. Normally foxes don't climb trees; they don't have the claws for it, but given sufficient motive they can if the tree is an easy one to climb. read more

The gray fox ranges from 76 to 112.5 cm (29.9 to 44.3 in) in total length. The tail measures 27.5 to 44.3 cm (10.8 to 17.4 in) of that length and its hind feet measure 100 to 150 mm (3.9 to 5.9 in). The gray fox typically weighs 3.6 to 7 kg (7.9 to 15.4 lb), though exceptionally can weigh as much as 9 kg (20 lb). read more

The Pacific States still have the gray fox as a dominant. It is the only American canid that can climb trees. Its specific epithet cinereoargenteus means "ashen silver". read more