Pampas Fox
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Pampas Fox (Pseudalopex gymnocercus), also known as Azara's fox, is a medium sized fox native to South America.
Physical description
Pampas fox resemble red foxes, but are smaller and gray. They have short, dense fur that is gray on the back and underparts. The head, neck and ears are reddish. Pampas foxes weigh 9 to 12 pounds.
Habitat and diet
Pampas fox can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil. They prefer grasslands, forest and valleys. Pampas foxes eat plants, rats, fruits, rabbits, frogs, lizards and birds.
Behavior
Pampas foxes mostly live a solitary life, but come together in breeding season and caring for their young. They are most active at dusk and night. They are known to collect parts of clothing and take it back to their den. If a threatening or larger animal comes near them they are known to play dead with their eyes closed and will stay there until the animal leaves.
