Science · 25 August 2026
Grey foxes climb trees like primates, using cat-like claws for hunting
Photo: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region (Public domain)
The grey fox, a mysterious canid, came into being no less than five million years ago, developing unique adaptations for living high in forest canopies. Grey foxes possess rotating wrists, like primates, to grip tree trunks, and long, curved claws similar to cats for traction. In the desert, they hunt birds in cavities and eat fruit, but also steal newborn piglets and rabbit kits.
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