red fox

American  

noun

1. a fox, Vulpes vulpes, usually having orangish-red to reddish-brown fur.

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red fox British  

noun

1. the common fox, Vulpes vulpes , which has a reddish-brown coat: family Canidae , order Carnivora (carnivores)

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Etymology

Origin of red fox

An Americanism dating back to 1630–40

Example Sentences

"They both are in dire straits," she says, with only about 50 fishers and 500 red fox left in the wild.

From BBC

The comparison concluded that bones from red foxes; bobcats, mountain lions, lynx or the American cheetah; and hares or rabbits were used to make needles at the LaPrele site.

From Science Daily

But red foxes are generalists, quite capable of dispersing plant seeds themselves after chowing down on berries.

From Seattle Times

In Canada, sporadic cases of mammals becoming infected with bird flu have been reported in raccoons, striped skunks, red foxes, cats and dogs.

From Salon

"In this image, you can see a red fox walking along a tree branch at a considerable height from the ground, demonstrating that these animals are true tightrope walkers of nature," says Fernandez.

From BBC