Red Fox(Madra rua)

Identification Tips

• 1Reddish-orange fur with white chest and belly
• 2Long bushy tail (brush) often with white tip
• 3Pointed ears and narrow snout
• 4Eyes glow brightly in camera trap infrared
• 5Moves with a distinctive trotting gait

Similar Species

Domestic Dog

Foxes are smaller with a narrower snout and bushier tail

Domestic Cat

Foxes are larger with longer legs and a distinctive bushy tail

Description

Ireland's only wild canid. Highly adaptable and found in virtually all habitats across the country, from remote countryside to city centres.

Habitat

Further Reading

• Vincent Wildlife Trust Ireland | Fox