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Red foxes use a variety of vocalizations to communicate among themselves. They also use facial expressions and scent marking extensively. Scent marking is through urine, feces, anal sac secretions, the supracaudal gland, and glands around the lips, jaw, and the pads of the feet. There have been 28 different kinds of vocalizations described in red foxes and individuals have voices that can be distinguished. Animal Diversity Web

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Foxes

Date Submitted: May 26, 2009

Observer: Ellenor Yahrmarkt

Observation Date: 5/11/09

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Observation Location: Borderland State Park

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Red Fox

Scientific Name: Vulpes vulpes

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More Information: Wikipedia: Red Fox & National Geographic

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