Gray Fox

The local gray fox is a small, lightly built fox with large pointed ears, a grey-mottled back and warmer tones on the face and legs. The bushy tail ends in a dark tip. Its delicate proportions and relatively subdued colour are characteristic of southern populations.

It moves through open scrub and steppe, taking rodents, insects and other small prey as well as fruit and carrion. Much activity occurs around dusk and at night, although animals also appear in daylight. Its varied diet allows it to use both natural country and rural edges.

In our region. Resident year-round in the Madryn–Valdés region. Encounters are possible on terrestrial outings, but should never depend on feeding or attracting animals.