Corsac Fox
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The Corsac Fox (Vulpes corsac) is a species of fox.
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[edit] Range and habitat
This fox lives in the steppes and semi-desert of central and northeast Asia. They are found in large area of central Asia including Turkestan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mongolia, Transbaikalia, northern Manchuria and parts of Russia.
[edit] Physical appearance
It is gray to gray-red in colour with silver undertones. It has white under the chin. Length of head and body is 50-60 cm. Tail Length 22-35 cm. For a fox it has small teeth.
[edit] Diet
They are omnivore, eating small animals, birds, reptiles, insects & plants.
[edit] Reproduction and life cycle
Mating season is around January. Gestation period of 8 weeks. They have litters between two and six young. This fox lives three to twelve years.
[edit] Behavior
The Corsac Fox are more social than other foxes. They will share burrows and form hunting packs.
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