Scientific Name:
Vulpes chama

Family Name:
canidae

Head & Body Size:
22 in. (55 cm)

Tail Size:
14 in. (34 cm)

Weight:
5 lb (2.5 kg)

Color:
Grey or silver grey.Upper forelimbs are reddish, as are the head and ears. There are white patches on the cheeks, dark brown or black patches on the thighs, the throat is buffy and the underparts are nearly white.

Life Span:
up to 10 years

Diet:
rodents, rabbits, insects, reptiles, eggs, fruit, berries, seeds, and small amounts of carrion and human refuse.