Foxes - PowerPoint Presentation

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Foxes

By Emma DeFrangandJenna KumasakaSlide2

Fox

Pictures

Arctic Fox Picture

Fennec (desert) Fox picture

Red Fox PictureSlide3

Red Fox Food Web

Grass

Rabbit

Fox

Decomposer

BearSlide4

Functions that help a fox to meet its basic needs

Long legs help the fox to be swift and nimble when hunting and when searching for preyLong muzzle allows the fox to easily grab preyBushy tail lets the fox balance wellStrong hind paws help the fox powerfully spring forward to pounceHeat lost through the ears help the fox keep coolSlide5

tail

forelegs

Diagram

hind legs

ears

eyes

muzzle

mouth

body

stomach

headSlide6

Food

The fox eats the food it eats because its stomach can digest both plants and animals (see 1st paragraph) and foxes live near where their food can be found. Berries and vegetables can be found in human gardens and in the woods. Mice, rabbits and birds can be found almost anywhere and fish and frogs can be found in and near streams and rivers.

Foxes are omnivores. That means they eat both plants and other animals. Foxes eat berries , vegetables, fish ,frogs, birds, mice and rabbitsSlide7

Functions of a Fox

The fox’s pelt changes color depending on the season to camouflage itself from predators The thick warm fur a fox helps it to keep warm and dry so it doesn't freeze

Bushy tail lets the fox balance wellSlide8

Preferred Fox Habitat

A fox’s preferred environment is a forest because a pond, rainwater puddle or a lake would probably be nearby to supply water, the trees and bushes would provide shelter for sleeping or a den and most of what the fox eats also lives in a forestSlide9

Fennec FoxesSlide10

Where to find……To see a diagram of a fox look at the 4

th slide from the title page (in the red fox section)To see pictures look for the slide under the title pageSlide11

Fennec Fox Food Chain

Fennec Fox

Mouse

GrassSlide12

Functions of a Fennec Fox

The fennec fox’s black eyes help it see in dark environmentsBig ears allow the fennec fox to hear even the tiniest of sounds

Thick pelt provides comfort against the hard groundSlide13

Food Source

Fennec foxes, like red foxes, are omnivores. They live in the desert. They eat mice, birds, insects, small reptiles, eggs, fruit, leaves, roots. It eats the food it eats because the fennec fox can digest both plants and animals. Also the fennec fox eats that because its prey lives in the desert as well. The fennec fox does not need to drink water as often as us so the desert is a perfect habitat for the fennec foxSlide14

Preferred Habitat of a Fennec Fox

The fennec fox lives in the desert. It lives there because the fennec fox can survive without drinking water frequently. The right kind of prey for the fennec fox lives in the desert, for example, mice, birds and rabbits live in the desert so that is what the fennec fox eats.There are also lots of old, unused burrows that provide shelter and coolness for in the middle of the day when the day is the hottest.Slide15

Arctic FoxesSlide16

Arctic Foxes Food WebSlide17

The Arctic Fox Habitat

The Arctic Fox mainly lives near the coast in the Arctic Tundra. Surprisingly instead of building their own den they rather burrow in abandoned dens. The Arctic Fox prefers the Arctic Tundra habitat because: 1. Humans rarely travel to hunt there so they have less of a threat 2. The white snow helps blend with their stark white coats in the winter giving them an advantage in hunting 3. Their bodies are specially built for the rough weather thereSlide18

Arctic Foxes Fun Facts

Did you know that… Arctic Foxes mate in burrows that are hundreds of years old with many entrances and exits.Slide19
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Arctic Foxes Food Source

In the summer the Arctic Fox can find lots of food to eat.Some things on its diet are mice,birds,birds eggs, rabbits,and occasionally berries.Arctic Foxes that live near the coast will follow a polar bear until it makes its kill. Then it will take some of the meat to store in something called a cache until winter comes. Slide21

Arctic Foxes Diagram Slide22

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