The color of the kit fox, also known as the swift fox, varies according to region.
Nocturnal carnivores, kit foxes prey on rodents, rabbits, hares, and sometimes ground-nesting birds and reptiles.
During the day, they shelter in burrows, which may have up to twenty-four entrances. Each burrow is typically occupied by a single fox.
Cubs are born blind and helpless, and the mother rarely leaves the den while nursing. During this time, the male hunts and provides food and nourishment for the nursing female.
At about one month, the cubs are sufficiently developed to venture outside to romp, play, and begin learning to hunt for themselves.
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