VULPES VULPES Meaning and
Definition
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Vulpes Vulpes, commonly known as the red fox, is a species of carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Canidae. It is widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
The red fox is characterized by its reddish-brown fur, bushy tail tipped with white, and a distinct black "mask" marking on its face. It has a slender, agile body and can vary in size depending on its geographical location, with adult males typically weighing between 6 to 15 pounds (2.7 to 6.8 kilograms) and measuring about 35 to 40 inches in length, excluding the tail.
These highly adaptable creatures are known for their intelligence, resourcefulness, and nocturnal behavior. They possess acute senses and possess the ability to hear low-frequency sounds and even ultrasonic vocalizations. Red foxes are opportunistic predators, feeding on a diverse diet that includes small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and even scavenging on carrion.
Vulpes Vulpes is highly adaptable to various habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban areas. They are solitary animals, displaying territorial behaviors and communicating through vocalizations, scent marking, and body postures. Red foxes usually breed once per year, and the females give birth to litters of up to 10-12 pups, which are cared for by both parents.
Due to significant human encroachment on their habitats and historical hunting for fur, red fox populations have faced some challenges. However, their adaptability and ability to exploit urban environments have allowed them to maintain healthy populations in many regions.
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Etymology of VULPES VULPES
The word "Vulpes Vulpes" is the scientific name for the red fox. It is derived from Latin and has its origins in the classical Roman language.
The term "vulpes" comes from the Latin noun "vulpēs", which simply means "fox". This Latin term can be traced back even further to the Proto-Indo-European root "*wȗl̥p-", meaning "fox".
The repetition of "vulpes" in "Vulpes Vulpes" serves as a way to specify the particular genus and species of the red fox. In the system of binomial nomenclature established by Swedish botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus, the first part designates the genus, while the second part denotes the species.
