gray fox

Thân thiện

A gray fox climbs a gnarled oak tree in a sun-dappled forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of fox native to the Americas: The gray fox is a mammal characterized by its grizzled gray fur, black-tipped tail, and ability to climb trees, which is unusual among canids. Its scientific name is Urocyon cinereoargenteus.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a gray fox near the edge of the woods.
  • The gray fox is known for its distinctive salt-and-pepper coat.
  • Unlike the red fox, the gray fox can climb trees to escape predators or forage.

Advanced Usage

• In ecological contexts: The term is used to discuss habitat, behavior, or conservation status.
  • The study focused on the urban adaptation of the gray fox population.
• In taxonomic or scientific writing: The full binomial name is often used alongside the common name.
  • Urocyon cinereoargenteus, commonly known as the gray fox, is a unique member of the Canidae family.

Variants and Related Words

• Tree fox: An informal name referencing the gray fox's climbing ability.
• Urocyon cinereoargenteus: The formal scientific name.

Synonyms

• Tree fox (informal)
• (scientific)

Related Phrases

• Gray fox habitat: Refers to the environments where this animal lives.
  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the gray fox habitat from fragmentation.
• Gray fox diet: Describes what the animal eats.
  • The gray fox diet is omnivorous, including small mammals, fruits, and insects.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dark grey American fox; from Central America through southern United States

Từ đồng nghĩa

• grey fox
• Urocyon cinereoargenteus