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Can red foxes climb trees?

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Gray foxes are not observed as frequently as red foxes due to their reclusive nature and more nocturnal habits. Gray foxes tend to be active ... Using strong, hooked claws, the fox is the only member of the dog family who will climb trees, either to search for prey, sleep, or to escape from predators. 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 aren't as good of climbers as most cats and squirrels, etc., but they can climb fairly well. Actually foxes are the only canids with true climbing ability, except the raccoon dog, which isn't native to North America, atleast I dont think so. read more

The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) cannot climb trees. Rather, many animals have the ability to walk up a tree trunk, provided the trunk angle will allow the animal to do so. 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 only red foxes that can climb trees are some of the ones that live around gray foxes. I suppose in a sense the grays taught the reds how to climb. Foxes aren't as good of climbers as most cats and squirrels, etc., but they can climb fairly well. read more

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