Leucistic Fox
Vulpes vulpes (Leucistic morph)
Leucistic foxes partially or completely lack pigmentation, giving them a ‘dilute’ appearance. Given the many possibilities that can occur in them (partial lack of certain pigments, complete lack of other pigments, etc.) they can come in more than just one ”standard” colour. However, generally, their legs, tail and ears are dark brown, pale brown or grey while their coat in general is a creamy golden colour. Their nose can be dark brown, black, reddish or sometimes pink, and their eyes, most commonly hazel or yellow, but they can also be blue, green or pink, depending, again, on what pigments have been affected.
Adaptable to diverse environments including forests, grasslands, mountains, and urban areas.
The Red Fox species is the most widely distributed carnivore in the world, found across the entire Northern Hemisphere. This specific white color mutation occurs naturally but is extremely rare in the wild.
Omnivorous scavengers and hunters.
- Wild: Rodents, rabbits, birds, insects, fruits, and carrion.
- Zoo: Balanced canine diet, raw meats, fruits, and vegetables.
- Wild: 2 – 5 years
- Captivity: 10 – 14 years
- Not Albino: Leucism is a partial loss of pigmentation. Unlike albinos, they have normal colored eyes and sensitive vision.
- Genetic Morph: This is a naturally occurring color variation of the standard Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes).
- Hearing: They can hear low-frequency sounds, allowing them to detect rodents digging underground.
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