Red Fox vs Savin

Vulpes vulpes compared with Juniperus sabina

Key Differences

• Red Fox is Least Concern while Savin is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Red Fox	Savin
Kingdom	Animalia (สัตว์)	Plantae (พืช)
Phylum	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cupressaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Juniperus
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Juniperus sabina

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Savin

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Red Fox	Savin
Diet	Omnivore	—
Average Lifespan	5 years	—
Average Length	70 cm	—
Average Weight	6.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Red Fox

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).

Savin

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Red Fox

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 6 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States