Publisher ID:
995
Our code:
MC-HR-POC-2015-04-15-3/2
Country:
Publisher:
Croatian Post
Design:
Dean RoksandićMario Romulić
Printing:
AKD d.o.o.
Stamp value:
4,60 HRK
Date of stamp issue:
Cancelled:
Theme:
Fauna of Croatia - Forest animals
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Vulpes vulpes L. is a species of mammal in the family Canidae. It is commonly known as the red fox and is the largest of the true foxes. The species is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is present across most of North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as parts of North Africa. The red fox is a carnivorous animal that feeds primarily on small rodents, though it may also target rabbits, squirrels, game birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and young ungulates. The species is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
The red fox is a small to medium-sized animal that can grow up to 90-105 cm in length, with about 35-40 cm of this being the tail. Most adults weigh about 5-7 kg, but the largest individuals may approach 14 kg. The species is well-adapted to cold environments and has a reddish and grey-brown coat.
The red fox has a long history of association with humans, having been extensively hunted as a pest and furbearer for many centuries, as well as being represented in human folklore and mythology. The species is also important in the fur trade, with its fur being used to make clothing and other items.