Kit Fox (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small grey fox of southwestern United States; may be a subspecies of Vulpes velox.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The kit fox is a small, adaptable canid that has learned to thrive in the harsh desert environments of the southwestern United States.
- In the wild, kit foxes are primarily nocturnal, spending most of their time at night hunting for small rodents and insects.
- The kit fox is listed as a species of special concern by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Kit foxes are known for their distinctive black-tipped tails and grey coats, which help them blend in with their desert surroundings.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the kit fox and its habitat, including the creation of wildlife corridors to connect isolated populations.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Small grey fox of the plains of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.