Red foxes are related to dogs and wolves, but they are much more independent. Unlike dogs, foxes live and hunt mostly on their own rather than in packs. They are omnivores - meaning they eat almost anything - from berries and earthworms to mice and birds' eggs.
Foxes are famous for being clever. They use their large, swivelling ears to pinpoint sounds underground, then pounce on a mouse or vole hidden beneath leaves or snow. Their sense of smell is also very strong, helping them find food even when it is buried.
A fox family is called a 'earth' - they dig burrows called earths to sleep in and raise their young. Baby foxes are called cubs, and they are born in spring. The cubs spend their first few months learning everything they need to know from their parents before setting off on their own.