Braunbär vs Rotfuchs

Ursus arctos compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Braunbär is Extinct while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.
• Braunbär is 50.0x heavier than Rotfuchs.
• Braunbär lives longer (25 years vs 5 years).

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braunbär	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Ursidae (Bears)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Ursus (Bears)	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Ursus arctos	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Braunbär and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

Braunbär

EX — Extinct

Population: ~200.0K

Trend: Stable →

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braunbär	Rotfuchs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	25 years	5 years
Average Length	2.0 m	70 cm
Average Weight	300.0 kg	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braunbär

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Braunbär

The world's most widely distributed bear species, brown bears range from North America and Europe across Russia to Japan, occupying forests, tundra, and alpine meadows. Adults can weigh up to 700 kg in coastal Alaskan populations. Omnivores that consume berries, roots, fish, and carrion, brown bears are a keystone species that distribute nutrients across landscapes. Most populations are stable, though some subspecies are threatened.

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden